ABOUT US AT HOUNSLOW

We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.

YOUR SKILLS:

1. Flexible, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
2. Communicative, approachable, a listener and a problem solver who can work with integrity.
3. Organised, professional, willing to learn and can take responsibility for their own actions.
4. Understands and promotes Health and Safety in all decisions and actions undertaken.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Full Driving licence Manual Drive Only

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You are able to travel independently around the Borough and work from different locations.
• You are physically fit, can move between different floor levels using stairs, can lift and move heavy objects and are able to operate outdoors in all weathers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Caretaking Service is a fast paced, customer orientated service who take personal responsibility for all issues arising on our estates.
The Caretakers are responsible for ensuring internal and external communal areas on our council Estates ensuring they are tidy, litter free, clean, and safe, taking an active part in estate improvements and carrying out their tasks to a high standard they aim to meet or exceed the Councils objective for Cleaner Greener Estates.
The team work closely with the Housing Service, other internal departments, and external organisations to ensure that residents get the best service and opportunities to live independently and safely in their homes.
As you will be working in a customer facing role, excellent people skills are essential.
You will also need to be proficient in using a Smartphone, email, and other relevant digital tools and applications.
Experience of cleaning, preferably in a social housing setting, is desirable but not essential as full training will be given for the role.
Our current vacancies will require the applicant to be able to drive a company vehicle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To keep all communal areas clean and tidy following cleaning standards including colour coding.
2. To understand and follow all the Health and Safety legislation.
3. To use technology and equipment relevant to the role.
   4.To monitor cleaning product stock level and request replacements.