Temporary Caretaker

Ensuring to provide our residents with excellent customer service.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Requirements

• Working to the Together Housing specification and service standards, carry out caretaking and cleaning duties to internal and external communal areas of Together Housing properties and the open hard landscaped spaces on our estates using a combination of hand tools, power tools and chemical agents.
• Clean all internal communal areas including floors, walls, window sills and frames, glass (internal facing), stairs, railings, ceilings, light fittings and lifts as set out in the service standard(s).
• Clear litter, rubbish and fly tipping from internal communal areas. Check for, keep and report evidence which may identify the person(s) responsible.
• Inspect all internal & external communal areas for hazards, damage, defects and graffiti; make safe, carry out minor repairs and/or report any issues ensuring the safety and security of our residents at all times.
• Carry out compliance checks (such as emergency lighting, fire alarm testing, checking lifts) as instructed and record these as required
• Use a small pedestrian mower to carry out grass cutting around blocks if and where required
• Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, liaising with Together Housing colleagues where necessary & giving an excellent standard of customer service

• A full manual UK driver's license
• Practical experience of Cleaning or Caretaking
• Experience working in a customer orientated environment. With a flexible approach to working hours in order to achieve work demands & priorities, including a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers
• Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant cleaning/caretaking equipment and machinery
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Temporary Caretaker role…

• Starting salary of £23,088
• Annual pay scale increase
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday
• Thursday 7.30
• 3.30pm, Friday 7.30
• 3pm
• Field based role from our Blackburn depo
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

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