Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Cleaning Services

# Vacancies Caretaker## Job Introduction We’re recruiting a Caretaker to join our Estate Services team within Housing Operations at Milton Keynes City Council.  The Estate Services team is responsible for the caretaking and cleaning of the Council’s housing stock, focusing on communal areas across more than 500 residential blocks. Our tenants and leaseholders contribute a weekly service charge towards these caretaking and cleaning services, making the quality of this work vital to their daily experience of their homes.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our estates clean, safe and well‐maintained, working independently while being part of a supportive and well‐organised team. This is a hands‐on, rewarding role that directly supports cleaner, safer and healthier communities across Milton Keynes.
** Site-Based role
** This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
** Interviews for this role will be held on 11th June 2026
** At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

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** Find out more about working with us here: ****### Main Responsibility
* Carrying out scheduled caretaking and cleaning duties across a designated group of housing blocks to a high standard
* Taking responsibility for the overall appearance and upkeep of estates, reporting issues and working with colleagues and contractors to resolve them
* Completing estate and block inspections to ensure health and safety standards are met
* Undertaking spot cleaning, minor repairs and fire safety checks, keeping accurate records using Council systems
* Communicating clearly with residents and housing colleagues about works, access arrangements and safety information
* Using Council vehicles, tools and equipment safely and in line with policy###

The Ideal Candidate
* Someone who can complete physical and manual handling tasks safely on a daily basis
* A colleague who communicates well and is comfortable dealing directly with residents and contractors
* Someone who can work independently but values being part of a wider Estate Services team
* A person who can use mobile devices and basic IT systems to record work and inspections
* Someone who understands the importance of health and safety and follows procedures at all times
** Full Manual UK Driving Licence
** To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full Manual UK driving licence  If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Basic DBS.### Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
* Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
* Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
* A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
* Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‐cost leasing of electric and low‐emission vehicles.
* Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an…