Caretaker - Ross-on-Wye & Ledbury

Calling all Caretakers!!! Platform Property Care are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our established Mobile Caretaking team in Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury as a Community Caretaker, delivering day to day caretaking service of our estates, blocks and schemes.

Why join us?

Due to expansion and growth this is an exciting new phase in our Estate Services team so this is the ideal time to join us!

What could you be doing?

You will carry out a range of activities to ensure our properties and the surrounding areas remain clean, tidy, safe, secure and in good condition. You will be helping to make our communal properties great places to live.

Day to day tasks will include keeping communal areas clean and hazard free, leaf clearance, weed spraying, litter picking, removing graffiti to maintenance and minor repairs and dealing with fly tipping.

This is a mobile role, mainly based covering our sites across Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury so you would need to be based locally. There would also be a need to travel to our different sites throughout Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire as required so a driving licence is essential. Access to a company van is provided so there is no need to use your own vehicle during the working day.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours a week Monday - Friday with core hours of 8- 15:30 with no weekend working.

• A positive outlook with a flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work as part of a team


• You will need a keen eye for detail and be committed to achieving high standards


• Ideally you will have experience of working in a customer-focused environment undertaking cleaning and caretaking duties


• Good IT skills as you will be using an iPad to access a portal to log all required repairs and completion of health and safety checks


• A full driving licence


• This role also requires a Basic DBS check.
  
  Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team., Join us and find your purpose at Platform!


Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.

Own It
We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.

One Team
We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.

Be Brave
We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

Salary £23,741 per annum/ £13.00 per hour + Excellent Benefits + Access to Company Van during shifts
Location Mobile covering Ross-on-Wye & Ledbury
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