Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaker
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Salary: £27,750 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time
Contract: Permanent
About the Role Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaking to join a housing provider in the Redhill area of Surrey on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe and well-presented communal areas while supporting residents and helping to improve their local community. You will carry out regular estate inspections, deal with minor maintenance issues and act as a visible presence across the properties, helping to ensure residents feel safe and supported.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out regular street inspections and check communal areas and land across the estate.
- Complete basic maintenance tasks and resolve minor issues where possible, referring more complex repairs to the appropriate team.
- Maintain clean, safe and presentable communal areas.
- Install monitoring equipment and cameras as required, supporting evidence gathering in antisocial behaviour cases.
- Maintain a visible presence within the community and respond professionally to concerns raised by residents and members of the public.
- Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe manual handling practices.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams to deliver a reliable, high-quality estate services provision.
Requirements- Previous experience in caretaking, estate services, property maintenance or a similar hands-on role.
- Confidence dealing with challenging behaviour and managing situations professionally.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, colleagues and the wider community.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
- A commitment to providing a professional service and helping to maintain safe, welcoming communities.
- Willingness to undergo DBS clearance.
How to Apply If you have experience in caretaking, estate services or property maintenance and are looking for a stable, permanent opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Please contact Prakash by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967.