Caretaker
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £27000 – £30000/annum
We are recruiting for a caretaker for our client based in the heart of Swindon.
Location: Swindon, North Star
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm
Salary: £27,000
Overview: This is hands on role, responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of 4 buildings on one development. There are cleaners and grounds people contracted to support you in this role.
General and Grounds Responsibilities:
To undertake each morning a visual inspection of the fabric of the building to identify any issues for resolution
Sweeping of the car park area and a litter pick of the grounds daily/as required
A visual inspection of the interior common parts to identify any issues for resolution whether cleaning or decorative
To be responsible for the statutory tests for the fire alarm system, emergency lighting and fire doors
Management of the parcel locker system with training given
Bin store management – movement of bins for collection
Preparation of flats for move ins
Dealing with tenants queries on a daily basis
Daily communication with the managing agent
Maintenance Responsibilities:
To deal with general maintenance and decorative issues within the communal areas and flats.
To complete minor repairs to appliances.
To complete minor plumbing repairs.
To complete redecoration as required/requested.
Cleaning Responsibilities:
To deal with any ad hoc cleaning as required to include but not limited to:
Interim vacuuming of hallways and stairs both buildings
Sweep and mop lobby areas daily, removing any litter
Deep cleaning of lifts inside and out and polishing mirrors/doors
External window sills/door glass at ground level
Clean main front doors glass Thornhill/Marley
Dust internal communal window frames and sills
Dust stair rail base
Inspection, tidying and cleaning of bin store daily/as required, remove items from floor and report bulk items left
Emptying cigarette boxes
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision, often as a lone worker.
Must have a good general maintenance background and the ability to deal with basic repairs
Must be able to decorate
Must be happy to undertake cleaning as detailed to support the main building clean completed by the cleaning contractors
Excellent customer facing skills
Have a flexible approach towards the working day, and willing to assist in other buildings as required for holiday cover
Ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role
A flexible attitude willing to go the extra mile
Willing to support out of hours call outs
Please note:
As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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More Information
- Address Swindon, Wiltshire
