Caretaker

Our Client are currently looking for an experienced Caretaker to join their team at a luxury residential development based in Richmond.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Salary is £28,000 per annum.

Duties include:

• To provide day-to-day caretaking, maintenance and operational support, ensuring the estate is safe, clean, well-maintained and welcoming for residents, visitors, contractors and delivery personnel.
• Ensure a smooth running of the development and take a proactive approach to identifying issues and maintaining the overall presentation and operation of the estate.
• Friendly, approachable and welcoming, helping to create a positive environment for residents, visitors and contractors and contributing to the sense of community within the development.
• Monitor and manage access to the estate, allowing entry for deliveries, contractors and authorised visitors.
• Assist visitors, trades people and delivery drivers in locating properties within the development.
• Maintain general oversight of the estate to ensure security and report any suspicious activity or concerns.
• Ensure gates, entry systems and access controls are functioning correctly and report faults when necessary.
• Operate and monitor the estate CCTV system where required.
• Take a proactive approach to monitoring the condition and operation of the estate.
• Ensure refuse and recycling areas are kept tidy and well organised.
• Bring out the recycling wheelie bins for collection on Mondays in accordance with the local authority collection schedule.
• Ensure bins are returned to their allocated storage areas after collection.
• Monitor refuse collection to ensure it has been carried out properly and that no waste is left around the site.
• Ensure all bins are stored neatly in the designated refuse areas at all times.
• Painting railings, fences or other communal features.
• Replacing accessible light bulbs in communal areas.
• Minor repairs where appropriate.
• Identify maintenance issues early and report them to the managing agent or estate board.
• Sweeping pathways, entrances and shared areas.
• Removing litter and ensuring the development remains tidy and well-presented.
• Cleaning the common parts of the Old Flats
• Ensure communal areas are kept in good condition at all times.
• Ad hoc or occasional tasks linked to the well-being/ maintenance of the estate.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety concerns, or operational matters that may require attention.
• Keep the estate board or managing agent informed of any issues that arise which may require professional repair, contractor involvement, or further investigation.
• Weeding
• Watering plants and flower beds
• Supporting general upkeep of landscaped areas
• Mowing the lawn
• Raking leaves
• Report any issues relating to landscaping or plant health.
• Facilitate access for external contractors such as electricians, plumbers, gardeners or maintenance teams.
• Contact approved contractors when required to address maintenance issues.
• Supervise contractors while on site when necessary and ensure works are completed safely and appropriately.
• Support delivery drivers to get deliveries done efficiently especially with regards to traffic management in the Square.
• Purchase and maintain stock of basic maintenance materials and equipment where required.
• Keep simple records of purchases if requested by management.
• Provide new residents or estate members with basic site information to help them familiarise themselves with the development and its facilities.
• Assist with the administration of the estate WhatsApp group, including adding and removing members when requested by the board or managing agent.
• Maintain good communication with residents and respond helpfully to general enquiries where appropriate.
• Provide assistance with the set-up and dismantling of the annual estate garden party and any other occasional community events held within the development.
• Desirable to support website maintenance and updating (training provided).
• Basic understanding of health and safety or willingness to be trained.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, maintenance issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for residents, visitors and contractors.