Location
5 Pancras Square, London Borough of Camden, N1C 4AG

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:12pm. Some flexibility may be required to attend emergencies.

Salary
Starting salary: £34,939

About the Role
Caretakers play a vital role in keeping Camden’s estates clean, safe, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include cleaning communal areas, ensuring efficient refuse collections, reporting repairs, and addressing safety concerns. You will monitor and liaise with contractors on-site, conduct quality control checks, and report issues related to anti-social behaviour. Engagement with residents, supporting tenant and resident associations, and promoting community involvement are key aspects of the role.

Additional duties involve carrying out minor repairs, painting, specialist cleaning, and maintenance tasks as required. You will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and remove hazards from communal areas where necessary. The role requires physical resilience, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Experience
Experience in estate maintenance is required. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams and external stakeholders are essential.

About you
You should have basic IT skills, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Comfort with working from heights, handling machinery, and managing physically demanding tasks is necessary. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not required. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and DBS checks will be required for successful candidates.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills as described above are essential.