Caretaker

London Borough of Havering · Upminster, England

Caretaker at London Borough of Havering, based in Upminster, England, paying £31,611 - £33,987 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£31,611 - £33,987 per annum
Location
Upminster, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
7 Aug 2026
Sector
Caretaker

About 22% above the going rate for caretaker

Reference f15783ede66292557f4d3f0b91983a6cbb543a35

About the role

Job Description

2 x Permanent Contracts (36) hours per week

1 x Permanent Contract (18) hours per week

Grade 4 Salary £31,611 - £33,987

To contribute to quality of life for estate residents by maintaining a safe and secure estate, ensuring that the estate is clean and well maintained. This will assist in preserving the estates assets in a proper manner.

Caretakers will visit estates on a daily basis ensuring there is a presence on site, acting as a focal point for information queries and complaints, seeking to report or resolve issues swiftly to the satisfaction of estate residents.

ABOUT YOU

Along with good communication skills and the ability to consider the differing needs of others and adapt accordingly using appropriate methods of communication.

Develops and maintains constructive relationships with tenants, is open to new ideas and takes account of other people’s points of view and ideas.

Acts as a role model sets a personal example of good equalities practice at all times, has ability to comply with relevant Health & Safety law and practices.

Ability to undertake practical cleaning duties, to work under own initiative, to plan and organise own workload prioritising across a range of tasks and schedules including the need to meet specific targets.

To effectively report problems and incidents to appropriate person or organisation, effective communications skills, both written and verbal, knowledge of IT and the use of apps.

Physically able to lift/move/push bulky items and work in all weather conditions.

Achieve results through teamwork, to be numerate and literate, able to carry out the duties specified in the job description.

You will need a full manual driving licence 

Please view Job Profile here 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tony English on [phone removed]

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 7th August 26, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 10th August 26.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on [phone removed]

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

About us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council.

Reference: f15783ede66292557f4d3f0b91983a6cbb543a35 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 7 Aug 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Havering

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