Estate Caretaker

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

Title:

Estate Caretaker – 2.5 Posts Available (2 Full-Time and 1 Job Share)

Service Area:
Estate Services

Grade:
Band C - £25,583 to £26,824 per annum plus enhancements

Location:

Various locations across Sandwell

Hours:

37 hours per week, including contractual weekend and bank holiday working

We're looking for Estate Caretakers to help maintain our high and low-rise flats across the borough. This is an active and varied role where no two days are the same as you'll spend your time working to maintain the safety and appearance of our residential blocks including removing graffiti and cleaning communal areas.

This role would be suited to someone who enjoys practical work with a willingness to learn. Previous caretaking experience is useful, but our team have come from a range of roles such as cleaners and builders as full training is provided.

• Carrying out litter picking and weed control
• Completing fire safety and environmental inspections
• Undertaking basic handyperson repairs, including the use of power tools
• Removing bulky and hazardous items, and keeping bin areas clean

• A practical and proactive approach to work
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to work weekends and bank holidays as part of the role
• A full current clean drivers licence is essential

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.

If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at