Housing Caretaker

Woodford Green, United Kingdom Posted on 16/06/2026

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Job Description Job Description: Caretaker / Cleaner (2-Month Contract with Local Authority) Summary:

This temporary position is designed to cover sickness until 12.8.26, offering a pay rate of £15.37 per hour. The role involves providing a high-quality caretaking and cleaning service across council housing stock. The aim is to ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained, supporting a positive living environment for residents while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning of internal and external communal areas, including:
  • Sweeping, mopping, and dusting
    
  • Litter picking and waste removal
    
  • Cleaning entrances, stairwells, and shared spaces
    
  • Sweeping car parks, service roads, and outdoor areas
    
• Remove bulk waste and ensure safe and correct disposal.
  
• Collaborate as part of a small caretaking team to deliver efficient and reliable service.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards across all assigned areas.
  
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, fire safety, and building safety regulations.
  
• Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns within communal areas.
  
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately.
  
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and residents when required.
  

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Previous experience in a caretaking, cleaning, or facilities role within a professional environment.
    
  • Experience working in communal or residential settings (desirable).
    
  • Experience adhering to health and safety regulations.
    
• Qualifications:
  • No formal qualifications required; relevant cleaning or caretaking training is beneficial.
    
  • Full clean UK Manual Driving Licence (essential).
    
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Strong understanding of cleaning practices and use of equipment.
    
  • Knowledge of health, safety, fire, and building compliance standards.
    
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    
  • Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks.
    
  • Reliable, hardworking, and conscientious approach to work.
    
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
    

Additional Information:

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• Monday to Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm with a 10-minute tea break at 10 am and a 45-minute lunch break from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm.
  
• Friday: 8 am - 4 pm with a 10-minute tea break at 10 am and a 1-hour lunch break from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
  
• Must attend the first day with steel toe-capped boots and suitable workwear for a short introduction and trial day.