Caretaker

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 36,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are looking for a Caretaker to join the estate services team in this role. As a Caretaker you will provide day-to-day caretaking and cleaning operations. You will be working out of the Burnley Depo (BB12 6LT)

Requirements

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Caretaker...

• Working to the Together Housing specification and service standards, carry out caretaking and cleaning duties to internal and external communal areas of Together Housing properties and the open hard landscaped spaces on our estates using a combination of hand tools, power tools and chemical agents.
• Clean all internal communal areas including floors, walls, window sills and frames, glass (internal facing), stairs, railings, ceilings, light fittings and lifts as set out in the service standard(s).
• Exchange paladin type bins to ensure none over fill within the bin store, present bins for collection as specified and return emptied bins to the store.
• Clean paladin type bins.
• Clear litter, rubbish and fly tipping from internal communal areas. Check for, keep and report evidence which may identify the person(s) responsible.
• Inspect all internal & external communal areas for hazards, damage, defects and graffiti; make safe, carry out minor repairs and/or report any issues ensuring the safety and security of our residents at all times.
• Carry out compliance checks (such as emergency lighting, fire alarm testing, checking lifts) as instructed and record these as required
• Use a small pedestrian mower to carry out grass cutting around blocks if and where required
• Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, liaising with Together Housing colleagues where necessary & giving an excellent standard of customer service

We are looking for someone who has...

• Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
• Practical experience of Cleaning or Caretaking
• Experience working in a customer orientated environment. With a flexible approach to working hours in order to achieve work demands & priorities, including a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers
• Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant cleaning/caretaking equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and specific site safety
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Caretaker role...

• Salary: £23,088 per annum
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Based from our depot in Burnley Depo
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.