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Caretaker / Maintenance Operative
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 29,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Caretaker / Maintenance Operative
Location: Slough
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
Salary: £29,000-£30,000
About the role
We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Caretaker / Maintenance Operative to take responsibility for the day-to-day running, cleaning and maintenance of a residential building set within its own grounds. This is a varied role for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment, enjoys helping residents and can confidently manage general maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
Key responsibilities
* Carry out daily visual inspections of the building, communal areas and grounds, identifying issues and arranging or completing appropriate action.
* Keep communal areas and external grounds clean, tidy and well maintained, including sweeping, litter picking and basic grounds maintenance.
* Manage the bin store, including moving bins for collection and reporting bulk items left in the area.
* Prepare flats for new residents moving in.
* Respond to tenants’ queries and assist them where required.
* Complete general maintenance and decorative work in communal areas and flats.
* Carry out minor repairs to appliances and plumbing, redecoration and end-of-warranty snagging.
* Undertake regular statutory checks, including fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and fire doors.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout communal areas, including hallways, stairs, lifts, windows, doors and other shared spaces.
* Communicate daily with the managing agent and support the wider team as required.
* Assist with furniture moves and provide holiday cover or support at other buildings when needed.
* Be willing to support out-of-hours call-outs.
About you
* Has a good general maintenance background and can carry out basic repairs
* Has decorating skills and is happy to undertake cleaning duties
* Has excellent customer-facing and communication skills
* Takes a positive, flexible and proactive approach to their work
* Is willing to go the extra mile to maintain high standards
* Has previous experience in a similar caretaker or maintenance role
* Is willing to assist or travel to other buildings when required
* Is willing to support out-of-hours call-outs
Please note:
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