Caretaker Acton Gardens

Job Title:

Caretaker

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00

Persona:
Site Based at Acton Gardens

Reporting Office:
West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PH

Salary: £26,780

Closing date for completed applications:
Wednesday 28th January at 9:00am

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

• Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
• Lifestyle benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and many more…

DBS:
For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of a Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit

L&Q is looking for an experienced Caretaker to join the Estate Services team within the Acton Gardens North West London region. This is a key function of our continuing commitment to providing a responsive customer‑based service for our residents.

• Involved in maintaining communal areas within our blocks and on our estates, carrying out communal cleaning and grounds maintenance work.
• Carrying out small maintenance repairs as required.
• Liaising directly with residents and contractors and answering queries while maintaining due regard to health & safety and security issues.

• Capable of carrying out a variety of small repair jobs and working effectively as part of a team and under your own initiative.
• Trade skills, Gardening or DIY experience would be an advantage together with a recognised City & Guilds or Bics qualification in cleaning, although not essential as training would be provided.
• A good communicator and be willing to learn new skills as the service adapts to the changing needs within the Neighbourhood.
• Able to work on your own initiative and be self‑motivated to organise your own time effectively.
• Proactive in your daily activities and aware of safe working practices.
• Possessing a good literacy standard.
• Have IT skills as you will be required to use a PC, undertaking online courses and assessments (This can be learnt on the job during the probationary period).
• If you don’t have previous experience or qualifications, but are willing to learn, have ambition, enthusiasm, and care about delivering a first‑class service to our residents we would like to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email

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