Caretaker

37 hours per a week

Closing date: 12th May 2023

Interview date: 15th May 2023

Please note we may also interview throughout the advertising period, so apply as soon as possible.

bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 housing association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.

We are currently looking for Caretaker to provide an efficient and effective caretaking service. You’ll ensure that all communal areas inside and outside are kept clean and tidy and safe from any obstructions. On some occasions you will be required to attend quickly and effectively to emergencies during the working day.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for cleaning all the communal areas in the blocks that you are based in.

• Supervise contractors on site when they are carrying out tasks such as grass cutting, window cleaning and repairs.

• Responsible for on-site health and safety inspections/issues including keeping up to date logs for fire testing, fire equipment, lifts breakdowns, legionella and any other testing that may require doing on an ad-hoc basis.

• Responsible for general site security reporting repairs and maintenance issues.

• Carry out general basic maintenance.

We’d love to meet someone with:

• Cleaning / Caretaking experience

• Basic IT skills

• Can demonstrate high levels of customer service in a customer facing role.

• Has good knowledge of Health and Safety inorder to carry out inspections and checks and ensure all records are kept up to date.

• Has a professional and positive attitude and works well as part of a team.

• Ability to handle difficult and challenging situations.

Please note a van and equipment will be provided; you therefore need a current valid UK driving licence.

Amongst what we offer you is:

• A competitive salary of £21,500

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

• A generous contributory pension scheme

• Private health care

• Free life assurance

• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym

• Opportunities for learning and development

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and this will need to be returned and verified by bpha before a start date can be provided.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

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