Job Opportunity: Programmed Work Caretaker (Facilities & Environmental Health)
📍 Location: Floor 6, Brent Civic Centre, HA9 0FJ
🕗 Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 36 hours per week
💰 Pay Rate: £20.66 per hour (Umbrella)

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Programmed Work Caretaker to join a dynamic Estate Services Team within a public sector environment. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong sense of responsibility, practical cleaning and caretaking skills, and a commitment to community upkeep.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all internal and external areas of council-managed housing estates are cleaned to the agreed standards and frequency.

Remove bulky items and fly-tipping; carry out deep cleaning, including bin chambers and graffiti removal, or clean communal windows up to third floor.

Safely operate and maintain council vehicles and cleaning equipment.

Work flexibly across teams (Fly-tipping, Window Cleaning, or Deep Cleaning) as required.

Report environmental issues, support efforts to prevent fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour, and engage positively with residents and partners.

Participate in training, service development, and cover as needed for absence or demand.

Requirements:

Essential:

Reasonable level of literacy and numeracy

Full, valid UK driving licence

Understanding of the social housing sector

Awareness of COSHH and risk assessment health & safety requirements

Experience with public-facing service delivery and basic cleaning tasks

Physically fit to carry out demanding tasks including lifting and use of industrial materials

Comfortable using mobile technology to record and report tasks

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Basic DIY/handyperson skills (e.g., changing light bulbs, fixing signage)

Desirable:

Experience working in housing or estate services

Experience engaging with residents or tenants

Why Apply?

Competitive hourly pay

A meaningful role maintaining community wellbeing and safety

Opportunities to develop practical skills in a supportive team

Regular weekday hours (occasional flexibility may be required)

Ready to get started?
If you're hands-on, take pride in high standards, and enjoy making a visible difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you