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Regional Housing Administrator Location: Birmingham Job Type: Temporary (until end of April with possible extension) Rate of pay: 13.23 PAYE per hour We are seeking a dedicated Regional Housing Administrator to join a large housing association. This role is crucial for ensuring effective operations within the regional housing management team. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing data entry, and supporting the team in delivering excellent customer service. Day-to-day of the role: Produce routine letters, reports, and other documents from standard templates. Demonstrate a rational and organised approach to work. Understand and use appropriate methods such as systems and processes effectively. Plan, schedule, and monitor own work within agreed deadlines. Check the quality and accuracy of own work. Perform a range of activities in a variety of structured environments. Determine when work should be escalated to a higher level. Monitor, record, and process estate inspections/zoning information as necessary. Report communal repairs to contractors and maintain relevant records. Ensure all records relevant to the role, whether computerised or manual, are accurate and up to date. Collate and present data relating to performance and other housing management functions as directed. Provide support to the resident involvement team to ensure delivery of an effective service. Manage general enquiries from customers and delegate to the correct neighbourhood team. Input core data to the government website for every new letting. Order caretaker uniforms, stationery, and cleaning products. Index new tenants' documents and issue paint packs and new carpet incentives. Required Skills & Qualifications: Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in handling purchase orders and invoices is highly desirable. Background within housing or local authority Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to prioritise workload effectively. Previous experience in a customer service environment with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Personal effectiveness with the ability to write clear, accurate, and concise records and analyse data from a variety of sources. To apply for the Regional Housing Administrator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.

Job Title: Caretaker Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Sector: Property Services Location: South East London Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 am - 3:00 pm Pay Rate: 13.00 - 15.00 per hour We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join a well-established housing association based in South East London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality caretaking service, ensuring that all estates are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety for residents. Responsibilities: Inspecting estates across multiple sites to ensure cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep. Sweeping, mopping, and cleaning communal areas, stairwells, corridors, and external spaces. Collecting and disposing of litter, debris, and bulk items, including taking items to the tip when required. Clearing and maintaining bin areas, including rotating bins and reporting issues. Reporting and addressing health and safety concerns, including hazards, vandalism, or damage. Carrying out minor maintenance tasks such as repairing locks, doors, or fences, and reporting major repairs. Monitoring and maintaining outdoor areas, including leaf clearance, pruning, and general tidiness. Interacting with residents professionally, providing help, guidance, and responsive customer service. Recording and reporting completed tasks, including estate inspections and waste disposal. Supporting other estates staff to ensure estates are consistently maintained to high standards. Driving between sites safely, using a company vehicle as required. Requirements: Basic Criminal Record Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) If you've worked in the social housing sector and meet the listed criteria, we'd love to hear from you. LON123

Caretaker/Handyperson Central Richmond, Twickenham & Mortlake £30,000 £35,000 + Competitive Benefits (live in or out) Full-time 8:30am 5pm Mon Fri + occasional call-outs An established and highly respected community based housing organisation is seeking a Caretaker/Handyperson to support the smooth running of 14 sites across Richmond. This is a varied, hands on role combining practical maintenance, estates oversight, compliance support and supervision of two part-time Assistant Caretakers. If you take pride in well maintained buildings, enjoy being visible on site and want to work in a role where residents genuinely know and value you this could be a fantastic opportunity. In the role of Caretaker/Handyperson - You will: Provide a proactive, responsive maintenance service across multiple sites Carry out weekly inspections and maintain accurate records Undertake first line repairs (basic carpentry, plumbing, electrics and general maintenance) Oversee contractors and support health & safety compliance Supervise two Assistant Caretakers and coordinate daily workloads Ensure communal areas, grounds and external spaces are safe, clean and welcoming Participate in occasional emergency call-outs Maintain a visible and supportive presence for residents This role requires regular travel between sites and a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle (vehicle expenses will be covered) About You - For the role of Caretaker/Handyperson, we are looking for someone who: Has strong practical maintenance experience Is organised and confident managing workload across multiple locations Understands basic building services and health & safety requirements Is approachable, professional and resident-focused Is comfortable with lone working Has basic IT skills for logging and reporting Additional Information - If successfully appointed an Enhanced DBS will be completed Participation in occasional on call duties is required There may be an option to live on-site (to be discussed at interview) Work vehicle expenses (MOT, servicing, insurance) covered This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to join a respected local organisation where your work directly impacts the quality of life of residents. To apply for the job click apply and send us your CV.

Caretaker / Grounds Maintenance 3 months Temp with the option to move to perm contract PAYE: 13.85per hour PAYE or 16.55per hour Umbrella Location: Bromley My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers with Grounds Maintenance experience to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. Hours 8am to 4pm Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

Job Role - Supervisor Repairs, Social Housing & Commercial Properties, Buxton High Peak Day Rate - £250 per day Location - Buxton We are looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to manage and support a team of trade operatives delivering high - quality repairs and upgrades across social housing and commercial properties in Buxton, the High Peak, and surrounding areas. Immediate starts are available for candidates with strong leadership and property maintenance experience. The Role Supervise and coordinate a team of multi-skilled operatives, labourers, and caretakers to deliver efficient, high-standard repairs Undertake property surveys, prepare job specifications, risk assessments, material schedules, and estimates Monitor and inspect ongoing works, carrying out spot checks and ensuring compliance with quality and health & safety standards Liaise with contractors, schedulers, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered on time and within budget Support staff development, training, and performance management through appraisals, one-to-ones, and ongoing guidance Carry out dynamic risk assessments and arrange asbestos sampling in domestic properties Maintain accurate records, reports, and contract documentation, including feasibility studies and project administration Promote energy efficiency and best practice in all repair works Provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and trainees where appropriate Requirements Extensive trade experience in building and property maintenance Experience supervising a trades team within social housing or similar environments Knowledge of social housing properties, kitchens, bathrooms, and defect reporting Health & Safety awareness and qualifications (IOSH Managing Safely, SSSTS, Asbestos Awareness, CAT B desirable) Strong management, organisational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills for working with staff, clients, and the public Ability to work at height (IPAF) and a full UK driving licence Basic IT skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel Package Day rate approximately £250 per day (dependent on experience) CIS payments available Ongoing work with immediate starts Full-time, 37 hours per week , Monday to Friday

Caretaker Static Position 3-6 months Temp with the option to extend or go permanent PAYE: 13.85 PAYE per hour or Umbrella rate 16.55 per hour Static Position Location: West London SW2 Need own work boots. My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. Hours per week: 35, (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

Estate Caretaker Temp position PAYE: 14.00 per hour PAYE or 17.00 per hour Umbrella Location: EC1V Near to Barbican Tube station My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretaker to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. You'll be responsible for inspecting and cleaning communal areas including sweeping and mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, cleaning bin areas and rotating bins. You'll carry out health and safety checks and report bulk rubbish, graffiti and abandoned vehicles to the appropriate teams. Working to high standards you'll also rotate bins to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. You'll have responsibility for ensuring that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit and high standards are maintained. With an understanding and awareness of Health and Safety issues, you'll ensure that your work and time is recorded using the systems in place and that all repairs or H&S issues are photographed with details referred to the appropriate teams. Acting as a point of contact you'll ensure there is good communication with all teams and departments and promote a positive image, reporting any tenancy issues identified or suspected to the Housing Officer. You'll also be required to carry out maintenance of internal areas of blocks, including the cleaning of internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walks and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Hours (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday - Weekend work is also available on Saturdays Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

FM Administrator South Manchester 37 hours pw 2-3 months+ 14.00 PAYE + holiday pay Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider, to recruit for an FM Administrator. The purpose of the role will be to assist with the co-ordination and administration of an efficient repairs and maintenance function to schools in the local area Responsibilities of the FM Administrator: Acting as main point of contact for contractors and customer regarding repairs and maintenance Onboarding new schools Liaising with Business Managers, Caretakers and Headteachers with regards to their requests via email and phone Contacting schools with schedules of repairs Checking portals, diaries and shared spreadsheets Receiving, evaluating and acting on repairs requests from customers, members of staff and clients Coordinating and allocating visits for trades and ensuring efficient and timeous visits are undertaken Taking follow up action regarding to visits undertaken, and supporting on any outstanding works to be completed. Logging repair requests appropriately and ensuring systems and trackers are updated Monitoring systems ensuring works/data are accurate and up to date.

Caretaker - Property Services Job Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP Location: East London Salary: 19.70 Daniel Owen are currently working with a local authority seeking Mobile Caretakers to join the team. Responsibilities of the Mobile Caretaker - Social Housing: To carry out care-taking and cleaning duties according to a weekly schedule and as instructed by the Estate Services Team Leader. Remove or obliterate graffiti including external surfaces. Responsible for keeping walls, doors, stairs, landings, corridors and walkaways clean and to a good standard. Responsible for salting/gritting entrances and paths in icy weather. Provide additional cleaning to washrooms, common rooms, kitchen areas, offices and toilets To carry out intensive deep cleaning of internal and external communal areas using a range of specialist equipment including jet washers, steam cleaners, etc. To carry out the clearance and cleaning of blocked refuse chutes. To maintain all records required for the post including, worksheets, accident / incident reports, repairs records, hazard records as directed by the line manager. To be aware of and minimise any risks to the public resulting from the use of cleaning materials and equipment in public places. Requirements of the Mobile Caretaker - Social Housing: Experience dealing with members of the public Experience in the cleaning industry Good written and verbal communication Knowledge of health and safety Full clean driving license Benefits of the Mobile Caretaker - Social Housing: Van & Fuel card Company uniform Overtime available If interested, please apply with your most updated CV. LON123

Job Title: Mobile Caretaker Location: Camden Job Type: Temporary Ongoing Paying: 16.93ph Start: ASAP Daniel Owen are currently working with a local authority seeking Mobile Caretakers to join the team. Responsibilities of the Mobile Caretaker - Social Housing: To carry out care-taking and cleaning duties according to a weekly schedule and as instructed by the Estate Services Team Leader. Remove or obliterate graffiti including external surfaces. Responsible for keeping walls, doors, stairs, landings, corridors and walkaways clean and to a good standard. Responsible for salting/gritting entrances and paths in icy weather. Provide additional cleaning to washrooms, common rooms, kitchen areas, offices and toilets To carry out intensive deep cleaning of internal and external communal areas using a range of specialist equipment including jet washers, steam cleaners, etc. To carry out the clearance and cleaning of blocked refuse chutes. To maintain all records required for the post including, worksheets, accident / incident reports, repairs records, hazard records as directed by the line manager. To be aware of and minimise any risks to the public resulting from the use of cleaning materials and equipment in public places. Requirements of the Mobile Caretaker - Social Housing: Experience dealing with members of the public Experience in the cleaning industry Good written and verbal communication Knowledge of health and safety Full clean driving license Benefits of the Mobile Caretaker - Social Housing: Van & Fuel card Company uniform Overtime available If interested, please apply with your most updated CV. LON123

Caretaker Static Position 3-6 months Temp with the option to extend or go permanent PAYE: 13.85 PAYE per hour or Umbrella rate 16.55 per hour Static Position Location: West London W10 Need own work boots. My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. Hours per week: 35, (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

Fantastic opportunity for a professional Caretaker/Voids Cleaner to work with one of the UKs leading and highly reputable housing associations covering the Banbury region. My client, who is an award winning housing association, is looking for an experienced and professional caretaker/voids cleaner to assist with preparing properties for new tenants. Work will range from clearing, maintenance, gardening and cleaning void properties, safe use of cleaning materials and equipment and use of manual handling skills. You will also need to be results driven, able to work well under pressure and hold a full UK Driving license. Job Details Start Date: ASAP Location: Banbury, OX16 and surrounding region Hours: 40 hours per week Duration: Ongoing Pay Rate: 14.10 per hour Requirements: You'll be professional, courteous, hardworking and driven by targets to deliver our void properties up to a great standard and re-let quickly. Duties will include: Cleaning and clearing designated void properties to the cleaning specification for each location under guidance of the Service delivery Manager for void properties. Basic repairs and ground works Ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to as trained and always employ safe working methods Keeping equipment in clean, good working order and ensuring that it is securely and safely stored Using cleaning products and solutions according COSHH regulations as well as directed by the Service Delivery Manager in accordance with cleaning procedures Reporting problems or faults in your area to your Service Delivery Manager in accordance with reporting procedures Recording all work activity carried out and assess and record the materials used The postholder should be able to demonstrate experience around: - Cleaning processes and the use of cleaning equipment and materials - Manual handling processes - Working both as part of a Team and having the ability to use one's own initiative Current clean UK driving licence Experience within a similar role If you are interested in becoming part of a highly reputable team, please call Laura Trawford at Think Property Services on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Mobile Caretaker Mobile position Temp- for 3 months initially PAYE: 13.58 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour Umbrella Location: North London covering 2 sites Harringay and Enfield Van and fuel card provided My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. You'll be responsible for inspecting and cleaning communal areas including sweeping and mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, cleaning bin areas and rotating bins. You'll carry out health and safety checks and report bulk rubbish, graffiti and abandoned vehicles to the appropriate teams. Working to high standards you'll also rotate bins to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. You'll have responsibility for ensuring that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit and high standards are maintained. With an understanding and awareness of Health and Safety issues, you'll ensure that your work and time is recorded using the systems in place and that all repairs or H&S issues are photographed with details referred to the appropriate teams. Acting as a point of contact you'll ensure there is good communication with all teams and departments and promote a positive image, reporting any tenancy issues identified or suspected to the Housing Officer. You'll also be required to carry out maintenance of internal areas of blocks, including the cleaning of internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walks and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Hours (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

I am currently looking for a Caretaker or Driving Caretaker on a contract basis for a housing provider based in North West London. My client is looking for an immediately available Caretaker. Pay Rate: *Non Driving Caretaker - £12.67ph (umbrella rate) *Driving Caretaker - £13.50ph (umbrella rate) You will be required to: * Clean, sweep and mop areas * Empty bins * Clear rubbish * Clear areas of weeds * Inspect and keep clear electrical intake cupboards, landings and stairwells It is essential that the successful candidate has: * Safety boots * Knowledge of health and safety * Standard DBS (may be in progress) Experience Required: * Zero. Just a positive, can do attitude

Job Title: Fire Ground Technician Location: Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF3 6YA Compensation: £24,680 + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Job ID: SF41131 This is your opportunity to join Babcock International contributing with the day to day Facilities & Maintenance function in delivering effective and efficient services in accordance with the PFI project agreement. Babcock International Group is a FTSE 250 business and is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation. Our Skills & Learning business is one of the UK's largest private sector providers of vocational and skills training. We work in partnership major employers across the Service and Engineering sectors to help develop their people. Who we are looking for? We are looking for an individual who has basic DIY/handyperson/caretaker experience. You will have a good standard of fitness and mobility due to nature of the role. What will you be doing? As a Fire Ground Technician you will play a key role in setting up classrooms and helping maintenance team with equipment. Your duties will include: * Being the sites designated Environmental Officer assist the Facilities & Maintenance Team Leader in all aspects associated with establishing legislative and operational compliance with HS&E, Quality and Information Assurance * Undertaking duties associated with operational security, implementation, enforcement and policing of safe working systems for the coordination and control of site activities, direct and indirect * Undertaking duty contributions for the delivery of the FM / PPM function for support activities in accordance with annual training plans, charging of BA cylinders, housekeeping, room setup's etc * Supporting the Facilities & Maintenance Team Leader with the development of processes and procedures to deliver an effective and efficient function, in respect to the development, implementation and maintenance of SOP's and Risk Assessments The experience you'll bring * Driving Licence essential * IT literate MS Office applications * Experience of HS&E safe systems of work, sub-contractor coordination and control * Fit and able body due to this being an active role * Good understanding of health and safety What a role with Babcock offers? * Generous holiday entitlement * Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance * Share ownership scheme * Access to make a difference for a sustainable environment for future * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. About Babcock Training With a rich history of service excellence, Babcock is a trusted name across the training and apprenticeships market. We have an enviable track record in delivering intelligent and compelling workforce development solutions and are one of the UK's largest and most reputable training providers. Our solutions range from bespoke, employer-led apprenticeship programmes to pioneering digital simulations and we work closely with all of our customers to reflect their organisational needs. Supporting both private and public sector businesses, a customer focused solution is at the heart of who we are, consistently putting the employer brand at the forefront of programme design. As one of the UK's largest apprenticeship providers, we offer apprenticeships at multiple levels in engineering with particular expertise in the rail, automotive, nuclear and energy industries as well as the British Army and Emergency Services. We also deliver apprenticeships across retail, hospitality, active leisure, adult care, automotive, business, customer service, early years care and warehousing sectors. Having delivered apprenticeships for over 20 years we have developed an enviable reputation across the marketplace, delivering high quality solutions for employers and apprentices alike. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. Click to find out more. Application Guidance: All applications should be made online. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Please follow the link when you apply to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting #LI-POST

NJC Scale Point 4 - £18,933 (pay award pending) We require an enthusiastic, positive, hard-working individual who is committed to providing good cleaning & caretaking duties at various town council locations. The role will involve undertaking the following duties to ensure facilities are clean and ready for bookings: inspecting the interior and exterior of buildings setting up rooms for bookings carrying out weekly fire alarm test cleaning tasks general handyperson duties ensuring adequate stock is maintained responding to emergency call outs ensuring premises and facilities are opened on time ensuring building and premises are locked securely This post will involve working five out of seven days, on a variable basis and will include evening and weekend work, depending on bookings. The successful applicant will be expected to cover additional hours when required. Full time hours are 37 hours a week. Application forms to arrive no later than 12 noon on 30 th  October 2021 . If you would like to apply please contact: Town Clerk, Dronfield Town Council, Civic Hall, Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield Derbyshire S181PD or Duties and Responsibilities  -  Job Specific Inspect the interior and exterior of the buildings for general cleanliness on a daily basis dealing with any matters raised. To help set up, operate and maintain lighting, public address and microphone system. Ensuring that rooms are prepared for bookings which will involve lifting / moving / setting up / packing away of furniture and carrying out routine and non-routine opening and closing of the centre for bookings. Undertake moving and handling tasks including the setting up and clearing away of furniture and equipment to meet the needs of users. Attending to the heating of the premises and ensuring that the required temperatures are To unlock buildings, rooms and football pitches on time to allow groups to enter the venue or pitch. To lock buildings or facilities securely ensuring external doors, gates and windows are secure and the alarm is set. To deal with any day-to-day defects or maintenance issues such as minor repairs, changing light bulbs etc. reporting matters to the Clerk. Carry out weekly Fire Alarm and emergency lighting tests reporting any issues raised. To respond to emergency callouts for the Civic Hall, Gosforth Lodge or any changing rooms ensuring that the premises are made secure in the event of any damage. JOB DESCRIPTION Maintaining outside areas including clearing litter and weeds together with treating paths and access ramp during inclement weather to prevent ice forming and removal of broken glass or other. To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the building particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting) Making safe any hazards, ensuring areas are cordoned off if required. Dealing where necessary with cleaning tasks between bookings or matches which may include emptying waste bins, mopping, sweeping floors, vacuuming, cleaning kitchens, toilets and Cleaning after emergency situations (e.g. floods) and cleaning bodily fluid spillages. To deal with any other matter which would facilitate the smooth running of the Town Council Handyperson duties, for example, securing screws, hinges, door furniture, locks, minir repairs, painting, boarding windows, changing bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, cleaning and replacing light diffusers, unblocking sinks and drains. This list is not exhaustive and includes all repairs and maintenance that do not require the services of a skilled craftsman and which are not covered by a service or maintenance contract. Ensuring all washrooms are stocked with appropriate consumable items. Ensuring each venue has adequate supplies of cleaning materials. Accurate completion of timesheets. Ensuring allocated paperwork and administrative systems are kept up to date at all times. Effective communication with the Clerk and other colleagues where appropriate. Additional duties appropriate to the function and nature of the post. Duties and Responsibilities  -  General To deal effectively with general queries from members of the public. To take reasonable care for your health and safety and have regard to other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties, in accordance with the provisions of Health & Safety legislation, and Council Codes of Practice and Procedures. To exercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use in the performance of your duties. To promote and deliver fair, sensitive and quality services as a commitment to and understanding of the Council’s approach to equality and diversity. To comply with the Council’s policies and procedures. To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems. Required skills Cleaners   Property Maintenance   Social Care   Housing Management  

Temporary ongoing Cleaning Job based in Brentwood, Essex CM13. Based at a residential housing estate, working hours Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Pay rate offered is up to £11.50p/h. Job Duties * Carry out high quality cleaning services in residential estate areas, sweep, mop and vacuum stairs, passageways and communal areas. * Clean and keep tidy refuse bins and bin areas. * Wipe, dust and polish stair railings, door handles and clean communal windows. * Carry out deep cleaning where necessary. Job Requirements * Preferred candidate will have experience working in a similar job role, Cleaner, Caretaker or Housekeeper. * Knowledge of the use of cleaning equipment and basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety. * Be self motivated and able to work responsibly unsupervised. * Have excellent customer service skills and be well presented. Job Location The job is based in Brentwood, Essex CM14. Job Offer * Pay rate offered is up to £11.50p/h * Temporary ongoing * M-F 8am-4pm * Uniform provided. * Free parking. About Blade Blade Recruitment | The leading property & built environment recruiter covering jobs throughout the UK - temporary, interim, permanent & executive appointments - Cutting Edge recruitment service. Apply Online now

Caretaker/Grounds Maintenance Operative required. Your new company Your new company are a grounds maintenance company working for a housing association with a strong presence across Berkshire. Your new role As a caretaker/Grounds Maintenance Operative you will work as part of a team to ensure that all the estates and communal areas are clean, tidy and in a safe condition. You will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of external and internal communal areas within residential apartment blocks. This will include general grounds maintenance, window cleaning, adhoc repairs, being proactive in assessing for maintenance issues, health and safety including reporting building defects, testing of fire and security alarms. What you'll need to succeed Experience in Caretaking/Grounds Maintenance, a Full Clean UK Driving License. What you'll get in return Good Rates Of Pay What you need to do now