Job Description:

We’re looking for a proactind reliable caretaker to carry out routine inspections and a range of minor repair and maintenance tasks across our portfolio of tenanted properties. You will play a key role in keeping our buildings safe, H&S compliant, tidy and well-presented. This is a mobile role that requires daily travel in a company van which will be provided.

Main duties:

Perform routine property inspections and report issues to the Property Managers.

Basic maintenance:

Minor electrical including replacing lamps, light fittings, switches, sockets and fuses.

Plumbing including unblocking sinks, replacing taps, traps and siphons.

Joinery including hanging doors, repairs to kitchen cupboards.   

General upkeep:

Ad-hoc cleaning and tidying

Landscaping including hedge cutting, litter picking and applying weed killer.

Fire Safety Compliance:

Six-monthly fire door inspections

Weekly fire alarm tests

Monthly Emergency Lighting tests

Recordkeeping:

Complete inspection forms and maintenance logs

Log weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks and fire door inspections.

Take and record utility meter readings

Physical Requirements:

Able to undertake manual handling including moving furniture, tables, beds etc

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Able to climb ladders safely and access roof spaces where appropriate.

Other:

To take maintenance instruction directly from external residential managing agents.

Other maintenance duties as reasonably required.

Requirements, skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar property maintenance or caretaker role
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to work independently across multiple sites
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Good IT skills to complete inspection reports
• Must live within 20 miles of Headingley
• DBS check