Caretaker

About VIVID

VIVID is proud to foster a dynamic, welcoming, and inclusive workplace culture that develops and attracts talented individuals. We are currently seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join us in the South Hampshire region. This permanent full-time position requires 39 hours of work per week and attendance at our Portsmouth office for training sessions and occasional meetings.

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of the Caretaker is to maintain the cleanliness and safety of communal areas in residential blocks and properties. Duties include rubbish and fly-tipping clearance, cleaning common hallways, performing fire alarm and safety equipment tests, and minor maintenance tasks. You will follow a scheduled work pattern to maintain sites effectively and complete all work to defined standards and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to a work rota for routine caretaking services.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of communal spaces to prescribed standards.
• Perform fire safety compliance inspections regularly.
• Complete electronic documentation of site visits, maintenance issues, and minor repairs.
• Support the 7-step first-class repairs service process.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in cleaning and caretaking or janitorial roles.
• Competence operating cleaning machinery and performing basic maintenance tasks.
• Possess a valid Category B driving licence held for at least one year, enabling use of company vans.
• Comfortable using handheld electronic devices for recording activities.
• Physically capable of manual handling, working at heights, lifting heavy or bulky items, and maintaining high mobility including walking and loading/unloading vehicles.
• Successful candidates are subject to driving licence verification and DBS checks.

Benefits and Perks

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave days.
• Use of a company van with a fuel card for work-related travel.
• Productivity bonus scheme to increase earnings.
• Provided uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Contributory pension scheme with generous match from employer (6% contribution plus 7-10% match).
• Life assurance paying out three times the annual salary.
• Private medical insurance coverage and Medicash healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave pay.
• Access to counseling services along with legal and financial advice.
• Electric car purchase scheme.
• Wide range of in-house and e-learning opportunities alongside coaching and mentoring programs.

Additional Information

Interviews are scheduled for 18 August, though this may be subject to change. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments where possible; however, the physical demands of this role require the candidate to be capable of performing manual tasks and mobility requirements as detailed.