Role: Estate Caretaker
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between 8:30am and 4:50pm
Worker Type: On-site
Salary: Grade D – starting salary of £26,824 (level 1), rising to £27,694 (level 3) per annum
Location: Citywide
We are looking for a talented individual to join our workforce as an Estate Caretaker - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
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About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, practical and customer‑focused Estate Caretaker to join our Estates and Caretaking Team within Nottingham City Council Housing Services. This is a varied, active role that makes a real difference to the quality, safety and appearance of our neighbourhoods.
You will be responsible for the caretaking and cleaning of communal areas across a range of housing settings, including high‑rise and low‑rise blocks, independent living schemes, garage sites and surrounding grounds. The role involves travelling between multiple sites each day, so the ability to drive and work flexibly across the city is essential.
Working as part of a supportive citywide team, you will carry out routine cleansing, bulky waste removal, grounds maintenance and graffiti removal, while monitoring buildings and facilities and reporting repairs or safety issues promptly. You will have regular contact with residents, colleagues and partner agencies, providing a visible, approachable and professional service.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience or ability in building cleaning and caretaking functions including removing refuse, which may be bulky / heavy on occasions.
2. A full, clean driving licence and be willing and able to drive for work, and must be able and prepared to work in any area within the city conurbation, including providing cover in high and low rise complexes, should a service need arise.
3. Experience of effectively resolving customer care issues.
4. Ability to work without direct supervision by dealing with emergencies and difficult situations in a calm and effective manner.
5. Experience working within and understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures with the ability to understand written instructions including procedures and practices particularly in respect of health and safety issues.
6. Hold or be willing to work towards BICs level 1 and/or NVQ Level 2 in cleaning and customer care.
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Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.
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Closing Date: 12 May 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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