JOB TITLE: Caretaker LOCATION: CroydonPAY RATE: 17.04 PAYE / 21.89 umbrella per hour START DATE: ASAP DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 36 hours a week IR35 STATUS: Inside Role Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated Neighbourhood Caretaker to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of council housing properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning internal areas, monitoring estate services, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.Key Responsibilities:Perform cleaning duties in council-owned flats and maisonettes, including bin chambers.Use appropriate equipment and cleaning products to meet enhanced cleaning standards.Clear blockages in chutes and report any issues to the repairs contractor.Maintain bin chambers and rotate bins as required.Wash food-waste and communal household rubbish bins.Participate in deep cleaning of blocks and remove graffiti.Cut away/remove shrubs and foliage from sites.Keep communal areas free of bulk rubbish.Inspect and replace lights/lamps weekly.Ensure the safety and maintenance of cleaning equipment.Report abandoned vehicles, vandalism, dog fouling, and fly-tipping.Conduct secondary monitoring of estate services such as Streetscene, grounds maintenance, and communal repairs.Visit new tenants to explain domestic refuse disposal arrangements.Key Contacts:ResidentsVeolia (Streetscene)Grounds maintenanceRepairs serviceUtility companiesTenancy teamContract InspectorsNeighbourhood Safety OfficersVeolia operatorsHand