Caretaker, Building Maintenance, General Labor

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Estate Services team within Property Services in Liverpool. The Northwest Estates Team consists of around 100+ operatives across the region. The role will be lone-working and as part of a team of 2; however, you will join a wider team of operatives. The team carry out estate management, such as hard and soft landscaping, fly tipping, void clearances, paving and fencing repairs.

• Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning communal areas such as stairs, doors and windows and removing bulk waste
• Grounds maintenance tasks to include litter picking and general upkeep
• Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
• Communicating effectively with management and updating paper and electronic records daily
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition

• Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
  
  Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,442 per annum (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.