Part-Time Caretaker / Compliance & Site Improvement Operative
Unite Property Management & Lettings Ltd (UPML)
Abington Square Court & Orient House, Northampton
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive caretaker to support our student accommodation (35 rooms) and residential flats (6 units).
This hands-on role covers cleaning, minor repairs, compliance checks (with photo logs), and site improvements.
* Cleaning of communal areas (student & residential).
* Routine compliance checks – fire alarms, emergency lighting, H&S walk-rounds.
* Minor repairs, redecoration, gardening, and site improvements.
* Assist with student move-ins, inductions, and inventories.
What We Offer
* Part-time role (~20 hrs/week, flexible)
* Initial 6-month zero-hours trial, reviewed for permanent contract
* Pay: £12–£13 per hour (equivalent to £12,480–£13,520 per year, part-time 20 hrs/week)
* Training in digital compliance logging and HMO standards
Requirements
* Practical handyman/DIY skills
* Reliable, organised, and proactive
* Able to use phone/tablet for photo logging
* DBS check and two employment references (required for successful candidate)
How to Apply
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Join UPML and help us deliver safe, well-managed, and welcoming homes for our tenants.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12,480.00-£13,520.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person