Caretaker - Housing Services [Manchester City council]
hace 15 días
Manchester
Caretaker (High-Rise) \n\n • Location: Housing Services, Neighbourhoods Directorate\n, • Pay: £14.47\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to provide top-notch caretaking, cleaning, security, and facilities management services across high-rise residential buildings. This role is crucial in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming communal areas and facilities, acting as a key point of contact for residents, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Cleaning and Building Maintenance: Maintain communal areas, buildings, and grounds to high standards. Conduct comprehensive cleaning and janitorial services, and carry out regular inspections to report any defects.\n, • Health, Safety, and Security: Manage daily building safety, perform risk assessments, and ensure all compliance checks are completed. Act as a key holder and conduct fire safety inspections and other safety checks.\n, • Repairs and Contractor Management: Report and monitor repair requests, liaise with contractors, and ensure maintenance works are completed timely and efficiently.\n, • Resident Services: Provide responsive and professional service to residents, handle enquiries, and promote community engagement initiatives.\n, • Estate and Environmental Management: Maintain waste disposal areas and support the upkeep of communal gardens and green spaces.\n, • Administrative Responsibilities: Keep accurate records of repairs, inspections, and compliance activities using relevant systems.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Proven experience in cleaning, caretaking, facilities management, or estate services.\n, • Strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities in a residential or public-facing environment.\n, • Skilled in conducting inspections and identifying maintenance, security, or safety issues.\n, • Excellent customer service and communication skills.\n, • Proficient in maintaining accurate records and using basic IT systems.\n, • Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.\n, • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience in housing or local government services.\n, • Knowledge of fire safety procedures and building compliance requirements.\n, • Experience working with contractors and residents in a residential environment.\n\n Core Behaviours: \n\n • Customer-focused and responsive.\n, • Professional and accountable.\n, • Committed to health, safety, and continuous improvement.\n, • Collaborative and respectful.\n, • Proactive in taking ownership and resolving issues.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and training.\n, • Supportive team environment.\n