Mobile Caretaker

Mobile Caretaker Leeds £25,400 - £26,737 per year 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm We have an opportunity for a Mobile Caretaker to join our team based in Leeds. As a Mobile Caretaker you will work as part of a small team within the Estates department. Estates cover various aspects of work from waste removal, damp and mould treatment, grounds maintenance and cleaning. You will be expected to support the team in completing all aspects of the above. Working as part of a two-person team you will often collaborate with other teams to carry out larger or more complex tasks. The team of two will have two primary functions waste removal and Damp and Mould treatment. Waste removal could be from inside one of our properties, fly tipped waste or waste left following a vacancy of one of our properties. Damp and Mould treatment will be in line with Government legislation and as such will require initial investigation to determine its extent and cause as well as treatment and preventative action to limit recurrence. Training in all aspects of this will be given but the individual must be willing able to learn and then apply that knowledge independently and as part of a small team and generate reports to show their findings and the work that was carried out. These reports will be a mixture of hand written and electronic. A work provided smart phone will be used to issue work The role of Mobile Caretakerwill include: Damp and mould treatment in properties; this includes identifying, treating and then redecorating the affected area Waste removal from across all our sites, generally this will be fly tipped waste but may include emptying void properties Gutter cleaning using an extendable vacuum system so all work is carried out from ground level Working with other Estates teams where needed Ensuring Health and Safety protocols are followed Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and used in line with policies and procedures Using a smart phone to manage work and receive and record work tasks Skills and experiences: Knowledge of cleaning and caretaking, and an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments Knowledge of how to use grounds machinery confidently and competently Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Practical experience of carrying out risk assessments This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence About us We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary Life Assurance Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues £25,400 per annum (rising to £26,737 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) For more information please click here View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 15 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.