Caretaker
TGCT1_1773245461 Posted: 11/03/2026
Job Title: Caretaker - Property Services
Location: South East London
Type: Tempoary
Salary: £17 Per Hour
Company Overview:
Daniel Owen are recruiting for a social housing contractor based in South East London. We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Caretaker to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis, working across social housing.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To carry out care-taking and cleaning duties according to a weekly schedule and as instructed by the Estate Services Team Leader.
2. Remove or obliterate graffiti including external surfaces.
3. Responsible for keeping walls, doors, stairs, landings, corridors and walkaways clean and to a good standard.
4. Responsible for salting/gritting entrances and paths in icy weather.
5. Provide additional cleaning to washrooms, common rooms, kitchen areas, offices and toilets
6. To carry out intensive deep cleaning of internal and external communal areas using a range of specialist equipment including jet washers, steam cleaners, etc.
7. To carry out the clearance and cleaning of blocked refuse chutes.
8. To maintain all records required for the post including, worksheets, accident / incident reports, repairs records, hazard records as directed by the line manager.
9. To be aware of and minimise any risks to the public resulting from the use of cleaning materials and equipment in public places
Requirements of the Caretaker - Social Housing:
10. Experience dealing with members of the public
11. Experience in the cleaning industry
12. Good written and verbal communication
13. Knowledge of health and safety