The role We have a great opportunity that has arisen within our dedicated and welcoming Estate Services team for a Caretaker (Scheme Operative). Based at our newly established scheme in Roehampton, this role involves a variety of tasks such as performing minor internal and external property repairs, and supplementing the work of our cleaning and gardening teams ensuring that our communal areas are well maintained. You will be provided with tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment. You will need to have the ability to undertake physically demanding tasks. What you'll have Good practical skills to carry out a wide range of tasks, including the ability to undertake a variety of minor building and domestic repairs. Experience of working in small teams Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written reports when dealing with customers, contractors, and team members. The ability to use a smartphone to access company emails and log repair and health & safety issues. The ability to work alone and as part of a team will have a can-do attitude and ability to work using their initiative. In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Advert closing date: 12th October 2025 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications). Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.