Caretaker- £30,032 -London, W10
The Role
Do you have experience in building maintenance and security? Are you looking for a role where you can take pride in keeping buildings safe, clean and welcoming for both tenants and the community? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Westway Trust is seeking a Caretaker to join our Facilities Team, working under the guidance of the Facilities Manager.
You will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of safety, security and presentation across our estate, ensuring that our spaces remain fit for use by tenants and community groups.
If you’re ready to join a committed Facilities Team and help us keep our estate safe, secure and welcoming, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for light maintenance and housekeeping duties across the Trust’s buildings and estate.
- Perform simple repairs and maintenance tasks as required.
- Conduct security checks of the Trust’s properties across the estate, involving opening buildings and locking all doors and windows when not in operation.
- Inspecting buildings, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order.
- For the general upkeep of buildings, sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for minor repairs working with the Facilities Team.
- Work with the Grounds & Gardens team to ensure Westway Trust’s land remains clean and tidy at all times (fly-tipping/bins/parking).
- Liaising with colleagues to assist in the unit base parking operations.
- Monitoring of bin collections and cleaning and re-arranging as required.
- Preparing rooms for meetings and events, including the moving of equipment such as tables and chairs.
- Liaising with Events Team to deliver support to events.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
The Company
Westway Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking charity located in the heart of Portobello, West London. Established as a beacon of community-driven change, the Westway Trust is rooted in the heart of North Kensington. As a Westway Trust employee, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment while making a meaningful difference.
The Person
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
- Three years of working with a property team or as a caretaker or in a similar role.
- Electrical and plumbing experience and / or qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Painting/decorating experience is desirable but not essential.
- Good understanding of technical information, building construction and design.
- Practical ability to use and maintain tools.
- Experience of working in public open spaces.
- Good people management relationships.
- Have good time management, organisational, communication and administrative skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- Proficient at managing databases and programmes.
- Experience of handling anti-social behaviour matters.
- A keen eye for detail and presentation in all aspects of work.
- Holding a clean full driving licence is desirable.
- Good knowledge of the local area would be particularly helpful.
