BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Caretaker to work for our client in Islington and surrounding areas. The successful post holder will undertake caretaker duties including cleaning and other estate duties in partnership with the needs of residents and in accordance with management direction. Working flexibly, alone, or with other caretakers to provide an excellent caretaker service on estates as circumstances require. Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Estate Services Co-ordinator (ESC) and the Quality Assurance Officers (QAOs) who assist the ESC in caretaker management. Also liaising with management and staff at the Area Offices. The completion of daily management control information and other documentation as required. Keeping records of complaints made by tenants and reporting cases of fire, burglary, flood and other important incidents to the Area Office / Housing Department as required. Reporting contravening of tenancy regulations by tenants. Reporting of abandoned vehicles/illegal parking on the estates and liaising with Estate Service Officers and contractors as necessary. Maintaining the lighting of communal areas. Keeping keys for communal parts, meter cupboard, vacant dwellings, vacant pram sheds, etc. Taking appropriate action in respect of repairs or damage in cases of emergency, including the calling out of police, fire and ambulance services etc. during normal working hours. To maintain clean and tidy assigned lodges at the allocated patches. Custody of an overall responsibility for the estate stores, tools, plant and equipment at the allocated patch. To carry out minor repairs to communal areas as directed or as required in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. To report and remove offensive graffiti as directed within agreed timescales. To use appropriate tools as directed, to control weed growth on estates and to ensure that sweeping is done in such a way so that hard-standing areas have little or no accumulation of detritus, which promotes weed growth. To keep shrub beds and grass areas / lawns free of litter Working Hours: 8am - 4pm, 35hrs per week Requirements: Ability to work out of doors in all weathers. Previous Caretaker experience Ability to carry out minor communal repairs within Health and Safety Guideline. Ability to deal with complaints of disrepair Enhanced DBS on the update service If you are an experienced caretaker we encourage you to apply for this opportunity