We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Devon, who are recruiting for a Caretaker/Cleaner on a permanent basis.  

The position is due to start immediately, with an annual salary of £24.953.00 per annum.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out caretaking duties in line with site schedules, ensuring communal and external areas were cleaned to a high standard
• Cleaning communal areas including stairwells, corridors, toilets, shower areas, fixtures and fittings using appropriate methods and powered equipment where required
• Sweeping, washing, vacuuming, dusting and emptying litter bins and communal waste bins across estates
• Litter picking and keeping communal and external areas free from rubbish at all times
• Collecting, removing and safely disposing of waste, including fly-tipping and biohazards, in line with procedures
• Maintaining small shrub beds and removing weeds using hand tools
• Operating cleaning machinery in accordance with training and instructions and reporting faults or defects promptly
• Cleaning and maintaining cleaning equipment to ensure it remained safe and serviceable
• Storing and using cleaning materials safely in line with COSHH requirements and manufacturer instructions

Experience required:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, cleaning, estates or facilities management role, ideally within housing or communal environments
• Experience of using cleaning equipment, machinery and materials safely in line with COSHH and health and safety requirements
• Experience of working independently to scheduled tasks while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Experience of engaging with residents, colleagues and members of the public in a professional and customer-focused manne

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.