Job Title: Part-Time Caretaker
Location: Dartford

Salary: Pro-rata salary of £13,923.15 per annum

Working Hours:
21 hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Working days to be agreed (ideally Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Part-Time Caretaker join a friendly developemnt in Dartford. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining both the buildings and surrounding grounds to a high standard.

This is a varied role suited to an all-rounder who is comfortable carrying out a wide range of general tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general day-to-day repairs and maintenance across the development
• Address issues relating to doors, locks, paving, and general wear and tear
• Collect and dispose of bulky items from around the development
• Operate the onsite buggy for transport across the site (driving is essential)
• Undertake painting and decorating tasks as required
• Carry out basic repairs within communal areas and parks
• Clean and maintain bin rooms and surrounding areas
• Install signage where necessary
• Identify and report maintenance issues proactively
• Conduct testing of systems such as AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) and EML (Emergency Lighting) where required
• Support a wide range of ad hoc maintenance tasks as they arise

Candidate Requirements

• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work
• Ability to identify and resolve issues independently
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training (e.g. fire doors, carpentry)
• Full UK driving licence (essential for operating onsite buggy)
• Previous maintenance or handyman experience preferred
• Trade qualifications (e.g. carpentry, general building) desirable but not essential

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and adopts a “see it, fix it” attitude. The ideal candidate will not wait for issues to be reported but will actively monitor the development and address problems as they arise.