Mobile Caretaker

Mobile Caretaker

• Hourly Rate: £15.94 - £17.63 per hour
• Duration: 12 weeks temporary - 2 positions available
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week - Full Time - Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Location / Hybrid Working: Welwyn and Hatfield - Field-based role across housing estates

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of communal housing estates, blocks, and surrounding areas.
• Identify and report health and safety hazards, fire risks, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, repair issues, and grounds maintenance concerns.
• Complete inspection records accurately, including photographic evidence where required.
• Assist with the proactive management, removal, and storage of TORT items in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of estates with high levels of fly-tipping and housing management concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken and recorded.
• Liaise with Neighbourhood Officers, Housing Assistants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Undertake litter picking, sweeping, and maintaining cleanliness around communal areas and bin stores.
• Arrange clearance of larger waste deposits and fly-tipping through the appropriate service teams.
• Support the maintenance and presentation of housing estates to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Respond to estate-related issues as directed by management.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of estate services, grounds maintenance, cleaning, or caretaking duties.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities within communal housing environments.
• Ability to identify and report housing management and environmental issues.
• Practical approach with a willingness to undertake outdoor duties in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic IT skills to complete inspection reports and record actions taken.

Special Conditions

• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Must have access to a vehicle and be insured for business use.
• Role requires regular travel between housing estates across Welwyn and Hatfield.
• The post involves outdoor working and manual handling activities.

To apply for the Mobile caretaker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience