Caretaker, Building Maintenance, General Labor

Paignton, Devon, GB, TQ4 7HP

Caretaker - Voids

Paignton – covering the South West

£26,442 - £27,833 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our team, based in Paignton. As a Caretaker you will be responsible for carrying out an excellent caretaking service which will involve grounds maintenance, cleaning, gutter cleaning, void clean and clears and Landscaping. All work will revolve 100% around voids.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering high quality services, demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and high levels of customer service.

The role of Caretaker will include:

• Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning Void Properties 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
• Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

• Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS) would be advantageous
• 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
• Good communication and customer care 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

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

• 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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme

• £26,442 per annum (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date:28 October 2026

Job Segment: Customer Service

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.