Description
As a Caretaker at Peabody, you'll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents.
Job Summary This is a customer-focused, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for maintaining communal areas, carrying out cleaning duties and supporting residents by being a visible and approachable presence across our estates.
Responsibilities
- Carry out cleaning and caretaking duties across internal and external communal areas
- Complete routine lighting checks and replace bulbs where required
- Clean entrances, stairwells, corridors, lifts, bin stores, car parks and other communal spaces
- Undertake litter picking, sweeping and general estate tidying duties
- Report repairs, defects, vandalism and Health & Safety concerns promptly
- Build positive relationships with residents and respond professionally to caretaking enquiries
- Work closely with Neighbourhood and Estate Services teams to support residents' needs
- Operate cleaning equipment safely and in line with company procedures
- Follow COSHH, Health & Safety and safeguarding requirements at all times
- Support wider service delivery across estates as required
Requirements
- Experience in caretaking, cleaning or a similar customer-facing environment
- Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety requirements
- Experience using powered cleaning equipment
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work outdoors and undertake physical duties
Who You Are
- Reliable, professional and approachable
- Proud of delivering high standards of cleanliness
- Customer-focused and committed to helping residents
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise your workload
- A strong team player who contributes positively to the wider service
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme and employee discount portal
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution