Job Description

Job Introduction

The City Council is the biggest landlord in Milton Keynes, we have thousands of houses and flats across the city.


Our Caretakers do a really important job, taking care of the shared areas in our blocks and the surrounding areas, ensuring that they are clean and safe as well as building relationships with our residents to create an area where they are proud to live.


We now have a great opportunity for two committed and hardworking caretakers to join us in our Estate Services Team.

This is a site-based role.

Interviews for this role will be held W/C 21 July 2025

Role Responsibilities
Complete safety checks using a smart device, which we will train you to use. Assist with ad-hoc manual handling tasks including carrying large / bulky items. Spotting and reporting repairs, eg faulty lights, fire doors being defective. Liaising with residents, listening and acting on their feedback relating to repairs and safety. Undertaking other tasks, which will include, minor landscaping tasks, clearing garages, completing audits and working alongside other colleagues within Milton Keynes City Council.

Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of or able to quickly learn how to conduct safety checks. Ability to use a smart phone, take photos and confident to report any queries to the appropriate department. You'll be out amongst our residents, so you should enjoy talking to people and willing to put things right, when needed. You are required to hold a full driving licence, (with no more than 6 points). Please note a vehicle will be provided whilst at work. A team player, who can work just as effectively on their own, and will happily show flexibility if asked to work in various locations.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.


We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.


We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.


We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.


If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year. Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available. A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy. Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel. Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles. Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes


Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.