Richmond
Our Client are currently looking for an experienced Caretaker to join their team at a luxury residential development based in Richmond. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Salary is £28,000 per annum. Duties include: • To provide day-to-day caretaking, maintenance and operational support, ensuring the estate is safe, clean, well-maintained and welcoming for residents, visitors, contractors and delivery personnel., • Ensure a smooth running of the development and take a proactive approach to identifying issues and maintaining the overall presentation and operation of the estate., • Friendly, approachable and welcoming, helping to create a positive environment for residents, visitors and contractors and contributing to the sense of community within the development., • Monitor and manage access to the estate, allowing entry for deliveries, contractors and authorised visitors., • Assist visitors, trades people and delivery drivers in locating properties within the development., • Maintain general oversight of the estate to ensure security and report any suspicious activity or concerns., • Ensure gates, entry systems and access controls are functioning correctly and report faults when necessary., • Operate and monitor the estate CCTV system where required., • Take a proactive approach to monitoring the condition and operation of the estate., • Ensure refuse and recycling areas are kept tidy and well organised., • Bring out the recycling wheelie bins for collection on Mondays in accordance with the local authority collection schedule., • Ensure bins are returned to their allocated storage areas after collection., • Monitor refuse collection to ensure it has been carried out properly and that no waste is left around the site., • Ensure all bins are stored neatly in the designated refuse areas at all times., • Painting railings, fences or other communal features., • Replacing accessible light bulbs in communal areas., • Minor repairs where appropriate., • Identify maintenance issues early and report them to the managing agent or estate board., • Sweeping pathways, entrances and shared areas., • Removing litter and ensuring the development remains tidy and well-presented., • Cleaning the common parts of the Old Flats, • Ensure communal areas are kept in good condition at all times., • Ad hoc or occasional tasks linked to the well-being/ maintenance of the estate., • Identify and report maintenance issues, safety concerns, or operational matters that may require attention., • Keep the estate board or managing agent informed of any issues that arise which may require professional repair, contractor involvement, or further investigation., • Weeding, • Watering plants and flower beds, • Supporting general upkeep of landscaped areas, • Mowing the lawn, • Raking leaves, • Report any issues relating to landscaping or plant health., • Facilitate access for external contractors such as electricians, plumbers, gardeners or maintenance teams., • Contact approved contractors when required to address maintenance issues., • Supervise contractors while on site when necessary and ensure works are completed safely and appropriately., • Support delivery drivers to get deliveries done efficiently especially with regards to traffic management in the Square., • Purchase and maintain stock of basic maintenance materials and equipment where required., • Keep simple records of purchases if requested by management., • Provide new residents or estate members with basic site information to help them familiarise themselves with the development and its facilities., • Assist with the administration of the estate WhatsApp group, including adding and removing members when requested by the board or managing agent., • Maintain good communication with residents and respond helpfully to general enquiries where appropriate., • Provide assistance with the set-up and dismantling of the annual estate garden party and any other occasional community events held within the development., • Desirable to support website maintenance and updating (training provided)., • Basic understanding of health and safety or willingness to be trained., • Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures., • Report hazards, maintenance issues or safety concerns promptly., • Assist in maintaining a safe environment for residents, visitors and contractors.