Job Title: Housing Caretaker - Facilities and Environment Location: 152 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London, IG8 0AG Employer: Redbridge Council Start Date: 21 July 2025 Duration: 12 weeks (temporary) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Rate: Umbrella: 19.34 per hour About the Role: Redbridge Council is seeking three reliable and hardworking Housing Caretakers to join the Environmental Services Team within the Housing Group. This is a temporary opportunity covering authorised absence across a 12-week period. As a Housing Caretaker, you will be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety across communal internal and external areas of council-owned housing. You will be expected to carry out a range of caretaking duties such as sweeping, mopping, litter picking, dusting, removing bulk waste, and maintaining cleanliness of car parks and service roads. Key Responsibilities: Clean and maintain communal areas in line with agreed schedules Ensure compliance with all health and safety, fire safety, and building safety regulations Remove litter and bulk waste Carry out routine inspections and report any issues Represent the Council professionally when working on estates Candidate Requirements: Physically fit and able to carry out manual work Previous experience in a caretaking or cleaning role Strong awareness of health and safety practices Full UK manual driving licence is essential Willingness to wear appropriate PPE (including steel toe cap boots) Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a paid trial day on site from 8am to 4pm. Candidates must arrive with full PPE and appropriate workwear. Required Documents for Submission: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK Signed confidentiality agreement Two years of references or work history Additional Documents upon Offer: Completed Criminal Convictions Declaration To Apply: Please send your CV and required documents to. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy