Job Description

Caretaker

Location: Wandsworth

Type: Temporary

Hours: 35 hours per week - 8am till 4pm

Pay Rate: £15.67 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday) | £20.32 per hour Limited Umbrella

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to support estate services across a range of residential sites in South West London. Working under the direction of the local Estate Services Manager, you will help ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and well maintained, while also carrying out minor repairs and supporting cleaning and grounds maintenance teams.

This is a hands-on, physically active role requiring a proactive attitude, good practical skills, and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards across communal environments.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out cleaning duties in communal areas including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, and litter picking

Clean and maintain refuse chutes, bin stores, and external waste areas

Undertake deep cleaning using equipment such as jet washers and steam cleaners (training provided where required)

Carry out minor repairs of a basic semi-skilled nature (e.g. joinery, basic plumbing such as unblocking sinks/toilets, internal painting, lock changes, graffiti removal)

Identify and report defects or repairs that cannot be resolved, following up where required

Carry out inspections and complete reports as requested

Provide cover for colleagues during absence

Act as a point of contact for residents, offering assistance or directing queries appropriately

Be mindful of vulnerable residents and escalate concerns when necessary

Maintain professional and respectful communication with residents, contractors, and colleagues at all times

Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and use PPE and equipment correctly

Use mobile devices to access emails, log repairs, and record health and safety issuesRequirements

Good practical skills with the ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks

Experience working within small teams

Basic understanding of Health & Safety in a maintenance or caretaking environment

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work independently and use initiative

Comfortable using smartphones or digital systems for reporting and communication

Physically fit and able to undertake manual, outdoor, and demanding work

A positive, “can-do” attitude with a professional approach to customer service

Additional Information

You will be provided with tools, machinery, uniform, safety boots, and full PPE required to carry out your duties safely. Training will also be provided where necessary.

The role may require flexibility to undertake additional duties consistent with the post as required.

If you are a reliable, practical, enthusiastic invididual and take pride in maintaining safe and clean environments for communities, we would like to hear from you.

For more details, contact Prakash today by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)