Estate Services Scheme Operative / Caretaker needed in Sutton, £15.67ph PAYE - Reference: OR25152 • Ensuring our communal areas are clean and well maintained, carrying out spot cleaning e.g. sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, litter picking etc as directed. • Sweep, disinfect and keep tidy refuse chutes, bins and bin areas (where appropriate) • When required, use machinery (jet washers, steam cleaners etc) to carry out deep cleaning. Any training required will be provided. • Carry out some minor repairs of a basic, semi-skilled nature as directed by the Scheme Manager or Estate Services Manager. This could in in a communal area or resident’s home. Examples are joinery, plumbing (non qualified jobs such as unblocking sinks/toilets etc), internal painting, graffiti removal, lock changes etc. • Report any repairs or defects in communal areas, that you cannot resolve, to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required. • Carry out tests inspections and submit detailed reports as and when requested. • Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues. • Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues. • Be aware of vulnerable customers and, where appropriate, highlight their needs to your line manager / Housing Team • Act in a friendly, polite, and professional way at all times, even when challenged by residents or visitors to the estate. • Understand your responsibilities as an employee under Health and Safety legislation. • Always adopt a safe system of work, using all safety clothing and equipment which is provided and generally taking responsibility for your own safety. • No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.