Estate Caretaker

Role overview

This permanent, full-time Estates Caretaker position is based across residential estates in Chesham and High Wycombe, within the property services sector. The role focuses on providing a dependable, proactive, and responsive cleaning and caretaking service to keep communal and external areas safe, tidy, and well maintained.

The working schedule is Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 4:30 pm. The annual salary is £30,005.

Key duties

• Keep communal spaces in residential buildings clean to a high standard.
• Carry out vacuuming, surface wiping, waste removal, toilet cleaning, and replenishment of consumables.
• Clean and disinfect bin rooms, ensure bins can be accessed easily, and support refuse teams when needed.
• Collect litter, fallen leaves, dog waste, and other debris from outdoor areas.
• Clear gutters and gullies to reduce the risk of blockages and protect site safety.
• Sweep hard-standing surfaces and assist with snow clearing and gritting during winter.
• Clean lift cabins and keep control panels and door tracks free of dirt and debris.
• Spot when a deep clean or specialist cleaning service is needed and escalate it appropriately.
• Work in line with health and safety standards at all times.
• Log tenancy concerns, estate issues, or property defects when required.
• Record completed tasks accurately using the provided systems and technology.
• Order, manage, and store cleaning materials and equipment safely.
• Maintain bin store cleanliness and report waste collection problems.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Drive service vehicles safely and keep them clean, roadworthy, and properly maintained.
• Offer basic guidance and help to residents while on site.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks that fit the needs of the role.

Requirements

• A full manual UK driving licence is essential.
• A basic DBS check is required.
• Previous experience in social housing is preferred.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, rising with service, plus a Christmas office shutdown period.
• Option to buy extra leave.
• Pension plan with employer contributions of up to 9.5% through salary sacrifice.
• Improved family-friendly leave, covering maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Health cash plan with reimbursement of up to £1,800 for everyday healthcare costs, including free cover for dependent children.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to modern office facilities, free parking, and EV charging availability.

Additional information

This role is advertised for Chesham or High Wycombe in the South East region of the UK, specifically Chesham, Buckinghamshire. It is listed under Trades & Labour Staff and was posted on 24/06/2026. The reference number is SP12FTC_1782299109.

How to succeed in the role

Applicants should be comfortable working across residential estates, handling cleaning and caretaking tasks, using workplace systems to record activity, and dealing with residents and site issues in a professional manner.