Job Title: Caretaker Reports to: Property Manager and Assistant Manager Working Hours: 28 hours per week Based: On-site Colchester We are an established provider of quality student accommodation and are looking to recruit a Caretaker to carry out general cleaning, security and caretaking duties of our student accommodation at 27 Magdalen Street in Colchester. These duties will include cleaning of stairwells, security, carrying out repairs, reporting faults, making access arrangements for contractors and prospective new tenants whilst liaising with residents and office staff in order to maintain the development to a high standard. The position is to work five days out of seven on a shift rota: Monday 12pm – 6pm, Tuesday 2pm – 6pm, Wednesday 12pm – 6pm Thursday 2pm – 6pm, Friday 10am – 6pm. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, be able to work on their own initiative, to prioritise workloads and respond to emergencies when called upon. For this position previous relevant experience within a similar setting is desirable. You will need good communication skills together with a caring, responsible and flexible approach. Benefits: Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: As detailed above Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Experience: Maintenance: 1 year (required) Expected start date: 03/02/25