Estate Caretaker Salary - £30'000 - £31'000 Location (Southwark - Near London Bridge) My client a tenant managed housing organisation in Southwark is seeking an experienced Estates Cleaner / Caretaker to join the team. Main Accountabilities Cleaning and clearing Cleaning of communal areas of estates including estate paths and roads, grass and shrub areas, lifts, lobbies, stairs, balconies, and bin and chute areas Cleaning tasks to include sweeping, mopping, litter removal, removal of dirty waste (dog and human) Delivering cleaning to a consistently high standard following the agreed cleaning programme of daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning tasks (including leaf clearance, gritting, snow clearance) Always meeting the minimum agreed cleaning standard as advertised to residents Removal of bulk refuse to a collection point in a safe manner, calling on colleagues for help for heavy or bulky items Specialist cleans that may need the use of specialist machinery and chemicals e.g. jet washing, deep cleaning, buffing etc Clearing blocked chutes and hoppers Cleaning of other areas as instructed e.g. around the office Bulk Refuse Removal Safely lifting and carrying bulky items such as washing machines and sofas up to own capability, working with colleagues where appropriate, transferring them to collection points Sorting bulky waste at the council depot, separating into the required categories including recyclables Collection and transporting of equipment and supplies as appropriate Other driving duties as are required from time to time Health & Safety and Security Prioritising cleaning tasks that remove health and safety hazards, dealing with them as quickly and safely as possible Using wet signs when mopping stairs and walkways Reporting Health & Safety hazards Safe use and storage of machinery, chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) as per instructions, training and COSHH requirements as appropriate Wearing the cleaners uniform at all times so you are easily identifiable by residents Reporting immediately any vandalism, suspicious or antisocial behaviour on the estates Monitoring Report any difficulties you are having completing tasks on the cleaning schedule Monitoring and reporting lift breakdowns daily Monitoring and cleaning / reporting problems on play areas daily No driving licence needed but would be highly desirable