Caretaker

Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Trafford Borough and surrounding areas (reporting to CleanStart Warehouse, Stretford)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 36.25 hours per week (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £23,815 per annum (Real Living Wage)
Closing Date: 27th May 2025 at 11:00 PM

Be Doing:

• Delivering cleaning and caretaking services to communal areas across estates

• Removing bulky waste and ensuring communal spaces are safe and compliant

• Conducting basic maintenance tasks using hand tools (minor repairs, decoration)

• Following COSHH and health and safety procedures, using PPE and working safely at heights

• Responding to resident queries and supporting a positive customer experience

• Using mobile devices and work systems to manage tasks and maintain records

• Working with housing and estate teams to ensure high service standards are maintained

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, or cleaning roles (training provided)

• Basic knowledge of tools, materials, and grounds maintenance (desirable)

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines

• Familiarity with health and safety protocols, COSHH, and lone working practices

• Confidence using mobile apps or basic IT systems

• A full UK driving licence is desirable

• Competitive salary and benefits

• 28 days' annual leave (rising to 31), plus bank holidays

• Excellent pension scheme - up to 6% double contribution

• Strong commitment to Learning & Development

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Staff discounts and health cash plans

• Family-friendly policies and flexible working support

• Recognised as a Great Place to Work 2024-2025 and Best Workplace for Women

• Interviews will be held in person at our CleanStart Stretford Warehouse (date to be confirmed)

• An enhanced DBS check will be required (we'll arrange this)

• Early applications are encouraged - we may close this advert and interview sooner if a strong shortlist is reached