Residential Caretaker

Residential Caretaker - Brentford, London

Encore, Brentford, England, United Kingdom

Join Our Team as a Caretaker in Brentford! This recently opened development in the heart of Brentford is looking for an experienced Caretaker who takes pride in their work to join their team and help make a real difference in making this development a great place to live.

• Location:
  
  Brentford
• Annual Salary: £27,000
• Hours/Working Pattern:
  Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

• Keeping estate areas clean, tidy, and hazard‑free at all times
• Conducting regular site walk‑arounds to identify and report issues
• Supporting minor maintenance tasks (e.g. adjusting doors, handles, hinges)
• Litter picking and cleaning hard‑landscaped external areas
• Assisting with refuse movement and ensuring bin stores are accessible and clean
• Managing and maintaining car parks and cycle stores
• Supporting soft landscaping duties such as watering, leaf and weed removal
• Assisting with system testing (e.g. emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke vents)
• Monitoring mechanical and electrical plant equipment and communal heating systems
• Overseeing the Building Management System
• Supporting contractor sign‑in/out and ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Providing basic security support including CCTV monitoring and visitor badge control
• Checking contractor IDs/work permits and enforcing site discipline when needed
• Assisting with parking management and safeguarding

• Background in cleaning, gardening, or minor maintenance
• Practical experience in trades such as plumbing, fencing, or small works would be advantageous

• Good standard of education
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties
• Comfortable using a smartphone for work‑related tasks
• Able to complete routine forms and documentation
• Friendly and polite with good social skills
• Punctual, reliable, and able to follow structured routines
• Flexible to work additional hours when required
• Legally eligible to work in the UK
• Positive, “can‑do” attitude to problem‑solving

• 28 Days Annual leave (Inclusive of Bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medi Cash
• Smart Health – Online health services for you and your immediate family.
• Eye Care Vouchers to support your well‑being.
• Perkbox Rewards to enjoy exclusive offers.
• Company Social Events
• Pension Plan

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other