Job Description

Job Reference
00531/534/538
Function
Building Safety and Property Services
Salary
25,583 to 26,403 pa - pro rata for hours worked
Status
Full Time
Job Type
Permanent
Hours Of Work
37

Mobile Caretaker

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JOB TITLE Mobile Caretaker


POST NUMBERS 000531 000534 000538


WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37 hours


SALARY RANGE 25,583 to 26,403 pa - pro rata for hours worked


TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent


LOCATION Stevenage - various sites




ABOUT THE ROLE


As a Caretaker you will work as part of a team to ensure that all our estates and communal areas are clean, tidy and in a safe condition.




The ideal candidate will have experience of working with contractors and tenants/residents on site to achieve agreed works are completed within agreed timeframes. You will carry out cleaning duties as well as health and safety inspections, liaise between tenants, leaseholders and management, and as act as Stevenage Borough Council's representative when on site, you will provide a courteous and efficient service at all times.




ABOUT YOU


The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team, with the ability to build effective working relationships. You will need the ability to complete physically demanding tasks and to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment. The post holder will be required to work weekends on a rota basis. Further details will be provided at interview.





OUR BENEFITS


Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport Cycle to Work scheme Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Discounted Health and Fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.


HOW TO APPLY





For an informal discussion about this role please contact


Name Dean Stevens


Job Title Maintenance Manager


Phone Number 07778 231602


Email dean.stevens@stevenage.gov.uk





Closing date for receipt of applications: October 19th 2025


Interviews will be held week commencing: October 27th 2025




Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date




Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board




Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.



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