Estate Caretaker

Job Details

These vacancies exist within the Estate Services Division.

The Estate Services Division is responsible for providing Caretaking and Cleaning to tenants and leaseholders within flatted estates in the Borough of Sandwell.

Job Summary: -

To undertake a variety of tasks contributing to the safety and appearance of the environment within and around Housing Estates, in particular high and low-rise blocks of flats.

Duties will include routine and periodic cleansing to areas within and around the block, weed control, litter picking, removal of bulky items and hazardous waste (e.g. sharps) from communal areas, fire safety and environmental inspections, reporting of communal repairs, minor handy person style repairs, removal of graffiti within and around the block, cleansing of bin rooms/areas and receptacles etc.

You will be expected to demonstrate: -

• Previous caretaking experience including carrying out minor repairs, Fire Safety checks, etc.
• That you are prepared to work outside office hours, which will include contractual weekends and bank holidays.
• An ability to drive a variety of company vehicles.
• A willingness and ability to travel to various locations within the Borough.

The post holder must possess: -

• A full driving licence to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• The ability to be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to compose sentences and undertake simple arithmetic calculations.

For further details please review the job description and personnel specification.

For any information regarding this opportunity please contact Bryan Low on [contact hidden].

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please submit a CV and supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification to [contact hidden] before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

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