Maintenance Caretaker

Posted 12 March 2024
Salary up to £16 per hour via umbrella
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
ReferencePROF_45411
Contact NameRyan Geer

Job description

Our client, based in Canning Town, is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Caretaker on a 1-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is up to £16 per hour via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience of building cleaning and maintenance, handyperson or caretaking duties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Carry out a range of general health & safety room checks, cleaning, building maintenance and caretaking tasks to include sweeping, mopping, litter removal, removal of dirty waste
  • Ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents, employees and visitors by providing a repairing, maintenance cleaning service in order to keep the various buildings and grounds to the highest standard, whilst minimising the need for external contractors
  • Carry out daily, weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (fire alarm tests, water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc.).
  • Support Customer Services with planned room health & safety checks
  • Minor building fabric spot cleaning, repairs, decorating tasks and plumbing repairs
  • Check of plant rooms and boilers for leaks and general condition
  • Ensure equipment is well maintained, adequately stored and meets all safety requirements
  • Experience required:

  • Experience of risk assessment or a health & safety qualification
  • Experience of building cleaning and maintenance, handyperson or caretaking duties
  • Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a building environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Good IT and systems skills
  • Rewards and Benefits:

  • Possible contract extension
  • Good transport links
  • Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
  • 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.

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