Vacancy: Live-In Caretaker
Location: Westminster
Salary: £25k + 1 bedroom apartment
Hours/Days: 0800 - 1600 Mon-Fri & 0900 - 1200 Sat
We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Live-in Caretaker for a prestigious residential development in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with hands-on maintenance experience and a commitment to providing excellent service to residents. The role offers a competitive salary, accommodation within the development, and the chance to be an integral part of a high-end residential community.
Key Responsibilities
The Live-in Caretaker shall be responsible for;
- Day-to-day maintenance: Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks in communal areas, ensuring the development is well-maintained and safe.
- General cleaning duties: Ensure communal areas, including entrances, hallways, and outdoor spaces, are clean and tidy at all times.
- Health and safety compliance: Conduct regular inspections and identify potential hazards, reporting and resolving them promptly.
- Resident support: Act as the first point of contact for residents, addressing any maintenance issues, queries, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner.
- Contractor coordination: Liaise with external contractors and oversee maintenance or repair works to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Security: Monitor access to the development, ensuring that all safety and security procedures are followed.
- Emergency response: Be on call for emergencies outside of normal working hours, providing quick and effective solutions to urgent issues.
Candidate specification:
The successful Live-in Caretaker will meet the following criteria
- Previous experience, Ideally as a Live-in Caretaker within a residential environment
- Basic knowledge of building plant, lift, boiler, CCTV and fire alarm systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents and contractors.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
- Capable of resolving maintenance issues quickly and efficiently.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to residential buildings.
Due to the high volume of applications for this Live-in caretaker role, all successful applicants will be contacted within 7 working days of their application.