Caretaker

We have the following vacancy available in Brighton

Start: ASAP

Salary: £24k-£25k

Work pattern: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Job Summary

• To deliver a combination of cleaning and caretaker (estate operative) duties across designated communal and social areas of the development.
  To ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and presentation at all times.
  To support waste management processes and the general upkeep of the estate.

Responsibilities & Duties

• To maintain all designated communal areas to a high standard of cleanliness, as directed by or Property Manager.

• Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Cleaning and polishing entrance doors and floors
• Emptying, cleaning, and replacing waste bins as required
• Vacuuming and moping designated social floors
• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all sanitary ware and fittings in communal toilets
• Cleaning lifts, communal stairways, corridors, passageways, reception, gym, meeting rooms, and social spaces.
• Dusting light fittings, handrails, pictures, and paintwork
• Cleaning internal ledges, covings, doors, skirting boards, and balustrades

• To carry out bin management duties:
• Check and rotate bins in the basement at the start and end of each shift
• Ensure an empty bin is always positioned below the chute
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of bin storage area.

• To support general estate duties including
• Litter picking in designated areas

• Maintaining high presentation standards across all communal and external areas
• Report any defects, damage, maintenance issues, or security concerns to the Property Manager
• Report any defective lighting or equipment promptly
• To comply with all Health & Safety procedures, including the correct use of cleaning materials in line with COSHH regulations
• To undertake any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

General

• To remain flexible and undertake additional duties as required by the Property Manager
• To report all health and safety concerns immediately
• To maintain a tidy personal appearance at all times.

Person Specification

• Honest and reliable
  * Strong work ethic
  * Team player with the ability to work independently
  * Able to work under pressure
  * Good communication and customer service skills
  * Excellent timekeeping
  * Professional appearance
  * Strong attention to detail

Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience in cleaning and/or estate operative roles preferred
  * Basic understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH
  * Ability to carry out manual tasks safely