Job Description
FACILITIES CARETAKERLocation: Didsbury, ManchesterSalary: £29,158 - £30,693(starting salary £29,158)Full time / 35 hours per week / Fixed Term 12 MonthsFully site based throughout the training period
About UsSouthway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities,?Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester.
Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.
The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Asset Management and Sustainability team for the post of a Facilities Caretaker and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days.
CandidatesThe post holder will be a practical, reliable and customer focused Facilities Caretaker who can ensure Southway Homes' offices, community buildings, communal blocks and commercial units remain clean, safe, secure and well maintained.
The ideal candidate will confidently carry out weekly fire alarm tests, building inspections, water hygiene checks, routine cleaning tasks, general upkeep and minor repairs, while working closely with colleagues across building compliance, health & safety and housing management. They will have excellent communication skills, be self motivated, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team, using their initiative to solve day to day problems and respond calmly to urgent issues.
The role requires someone with a good understanding of basic Health & Safety and COSHH requirements, experience using cleaning and maintenance equipment, and a commitment to high standards of safety, building presentation and customer service. A full, clean UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle are essential.
Closing Date: 24 March 2026Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Honeybone, Facilities Manager via email
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates in date order.
The Trust reserves the right to remove the job advert once vacant positions have been recruited, please do not wait until the closing date to apply.
Strictly no agencies.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.
All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.
All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.