Mobile Caretaker

We are looking for a Caretaker to join our Estate Services team based in West Bromwich. Working as part of a team of 9, this role will combine elements of general grounds maintenance and caretaking duties of properties and schemes throughout the Midlands. Your main patch will be West Bromwich and the surrounding areas, however, you might be asked to cover other sites as and when required to carry out compliance testing. As this is a fully mobile role a company van and tools will be provided to complete tasks. We are looking for a proactive individual who will complete tasks in a timely manner but to a high quality and who works well within a team.

The role of Mobile Caretaker will include:
- Undertaking general caretaking duties including internal block cleaning, litter picking, cleaning and clearing of bin stores and bulky waste removal
- Carrying out compliance testing for fire panels, water tests and emergency lighting
- Grounds maintenance tasks including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weed spraying and general upkeep
- Compliance testing
- Working with customers to identify faults, resolving issues and improving services
- Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
- Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
- Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer's guidance

Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
- Attention to detail in terms of getting property to a standard where we can move new customers in
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence, Disability Confident
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One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service., We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives., View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £26,442 per annum (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)