Caretaker
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Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client:
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Service Area:
Estate Services
Hours:
35 hours per week
Start Date:
20 May 2026
End Date:
20 August 2026
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Location
Office / Estate Services Base:
Tower Hamlets Town Hall
160 Whitechapel Road
London
Tower Hamlets
E1 1BJ
Pay
PAYE Rate:
£17.52 per hour
Job Overview
London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced
Caretaker
to support Estate Services across housing estates and communal areas.
The role will involve maintaining estates and communal areas in a
clean, safe and welcoming condition
for residents and visitors. Duties will include scheduled cleaning, waste management, communal area checks, graffiti removal, health and safety inspections, reporting defects and supporting the smooth running of estate services.
Important - Please Read Carefully
This role requires practical
caretaking, estate services, cleaning, facilities, housing estate or communal area maintenance experience .
Candidates must be able to work safely, complete manual cleaning duties, deal with refuse areas, report hazards, follow work schedules and communicate professionally with residents and colleagues.
A
Basic DBS ,
Health & Safety Certificate
and
Manual Handling Certificate
are required for this role.
Candidates without relevant caretaking, estate services or cleaning experience are unlikely to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Complete cleaning tasks in line with schedules, methods and frequencies
Clean communal areas across housing estates
Sweep and wash communal staircases, entrances, foyers, passages and courtyards
Clean car parks, hard standing areas, chute chamber rooms and refuse storage rooms
Clean lift floors and walls, estate signs, lamp shades, diffusers, stair balustrades and communal fixtures
Remove and dispose of refuse overspill
Rotate refuse containers to reduce overspill
Check refuse chutes and clear blockages where possible
Empty and clean estate litter bins
Remove weeds and plant material from hard standing areas
Litter pick estate shrub beds, flower beds and communal areas
Remove graffiti within required timescales
Check communal lighting and replace bulbs where required
Carry out monthly Health and Safety and Fire Risk inspections
Keep written or electronic inspection records
Report defects, risks and safety concerns promptly
Maintain safe access during adverse weather, including snow clearing, leaf removal and salting
Remove bulk refuse to designated collection points
Liaise with residents, estate wardens, council teams and other services
Record estate incidents and provide information to the Caretaking Team Leader
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience working in a
customer-focused environment
Experience meeting set targets and delivering results
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to build positive relationships with residents and staff
Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to estate services
Understanding of mechanical equipment and cleaning materials used in estate services
Commitment to high standards of customer care
Awareness of the importance of an effective caretaking service
Ability to work safely and follow schedules
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to respond to urgent estate incidents
Ability to treat residents fairly and respectfully
Willingness to complete a DBS check
Desirable
Experience working with people from different backgrounds
Willingness to work outside contractual hours, including evenings and weekends, with notice to meet business needs
Additional Information
This role requires:
Basic DBS check
Health & Safety Certificate
Manual Handling Certificate
This post is
not politically restricted .
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