£24K/yr
Teignbridge, England
Permanent, Variable

Caretaker

Posted by SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association.

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are thrilled to have joined forces with Network Homes in October 2023, which now places us as the 6th largest housing association in the UK. Sovereign and Network Homes have come together as SNG – an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Estates Team in Devon on a permanent basis.

You'll need to be flexible as the position involves daily travel to our sites across the county.

The starting salary is £24,011 per year

The role:

As a Caretaker at SNG you'll be making sure our customers homes are safe, well maintained and compliant.

What you'll be doing:

  • Make regular visits to our sites across Devon
  • Carry out tasks such as litter picking, rubbish removal and leaf removal
  • Performing joint visits with colleagues from across the business
  • General maintenance tasks
  • Carry out fire risk actions including removing personal items from internal areas
  • Serving TORTS notices where required

You'll be able to manage your time effectively and work well independently using your own initiative.

Whilst previous experience would be desirable, full training will be provided along with a van and equipment.

A full driving licence and at least a years driving experience is essential.

What we can offer you

As a member of the Estates Team you'll be part of a friendly and dedicated working environment.

We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.

What you'll get from us:

  • Business use van and fuel card
  • £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
  • Uniform & PPE
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
  • Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
  • iPhone and iPad
  • Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme
  • Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary

If this sounds like a role for you we'd love to hear from you!