Live-in Caretaker

Benchmark EA Ltd • Contract • Newbury, ENG, GB • 3m ago

Job Overview

Benchmark EA Ltd are seeking a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated Caretaker to provide high-quality maintenance support and assistance to our residents at a new build residential block of 191 apartments minutes walk from the centre of Newbury.

Benefits

Free onsite newly modernised accommodation, including utilities and council tax
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Monthly retainer of £2000.00 on a self employed basis
Mon- Friday 8am- 4.30pm

Role Overview You will be responsible for the overall cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of a residential apartment building comprising 191 units. This role involves a combination of caretaking, cleaning, gardening, and minor maintenance duties to ensure the building and surrounding areas remain safe, tidy, and well-presented at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Must possess a minimum of 2 years experience addressing minor maintenance tasks, including intermediate plumbing skills, and basic skills for electrics, decorating, and white-goods repair/installation within communal areas and residential flats.
Be able to proactively identify and report maintenance issues, faults, and hazards to maintain a safe environment.
Maintain an adequate stock of tools, materials, and equipment, restocking when necessary.

Cleaning, Gardening & External Areas

Clean, garden, and maintain all external areas of the building.
Perform general caretaking duties such as litter picking, sweeping, basic grounds maintenance, and ensuring all areas remain tidy.

Health & Safety

Conduct weekly Health & Safety checks and risk assessments in line with relevant regulations and guidelines.
Assist with the testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and security systems.
Report building defects promptly and ensure any safety concerns are escalated.
Allow regular access to external contractors that require access the building to perform servicing etc

Record Keeping & Communication

Use mobile apps to maintain accurate records of daily activities, completed tasks and liasing with residents and external contractors
Provide timely updates to residents and management regarding ongoing or completed work.
Complete daily work logs and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.

To start immediately

Due to the size of the building this job is going to suit an active and energetic individual with a good understanding for plumbing maintenance issues.

Must have the right to work in the UK

Due to the high volumes of CVs we will only contact you if we wish to request a telephone interview. We look forward to receiving your CV if you think you have the suitable skills as outlined above. References will be required for this role.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £2,000.00 per month

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