Caretaker – Estate Maintenance (Temporary)

About the role

This temporary caretaker position supports a well‑known housing association in Rainham. You will be responsible for keeping residential blocks and common areas clean, tidy and safe over a 6‑8 week period, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, litter‑free and landscaped estate, ensuring safety for residents.
• Rotate and manage communal bins, keeping refuse chutes clear and bulk bins ready for collection.
• Sweep and wash communal staircases, landings, ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors and walls.
• Remove cobwebs from light fittings and other surfaces.
• After waste removal, hose down and disinfect affected areas.
• Identify and suggest improvements to the internal and external environment.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an estate caretaker or similar role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own work boots and ability to work 35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.
• Willingness to work on a mobile, site‑based assignment.

Required skills

• Cleaning
• Grounds maintenance
• Bin handling
• Power washing
• Disinfection procedures

What we offer

• PAYE rate £14.80 per hour or Umbrella rate £18.71 per hour.
• 6‑8 week fixed‑term contract, with possible extension.
• 35‑hour work week, Monday‑Friday onsite.