MOBILE CLEANER/CARETAKER
37.5 hours per week
Salary £26,227. 50 (LWF)
HTS (Property & Environment) Ltd, provides Housing Repairs & Maintenance and Environmental Services for the tenants and residents of Harlow. We pride ourselves on delivering the best customer experience we can in our sector, and we value the vital role our employees play in helping us to make Harlow a place where people want to live and work.
Working in the Cleansing & Caretaking section you will provide a quality mobile cleaning and caretaking service to customers and clients within flat and tower blocks. You will ensure that communal areas i.e. footpaths, forecourts, garage areas, communal rooms etc. are in clean, tidy and safe condition for tenants. It is essential that you have a basic cleaning experience, along with the basic knowledge of health and safety as you will be required to clean methodically and safely, using appropriate equipment and materials. You will report any instances of near misses and accidents, or any problems raised by tenants. Having awareness and understanding of COSHH is also essential. You will carry out minor repairs, therefore a repair and maintenance or caretaking experience will be desirable. You must hold a full valid UK driving licence as you will be required to travel within Harlow as well as undertake out of hours ‘call out duties’ on a rota basis.
In return, we offer fantastic benefits to support you achieve work-life balance in your professional and personal life, a company pension scheme, 26 days` annual leave, plus bank holidays and flexible working (where appropriate).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Basic literacy & numeracy skills
- Basic cleaning experience
- Basic knowledge and understanding of health & safety
- Understands the importance of the service quality provided to customers/clients
- Have an awareness and understanding of COSHH
- Have an awareness and understanding of Equality and Diversity
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Be polite, courteous, tactful conscientious & flexible
- Can use own initiative
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to undertake ‘Call Out’ duties
- To play a fundamental part in the Mobile Cleaning Teams and to support Caretakers in providing a complete and responsive cleaning service which complies with best value criteria
- Hold a current valid driving license
- Neat and tidy appearance
- Able to work out in all weathers
Desirable
- Repair & maintenance experience
- Basic familiarity with computer and keyboard
- BICS – Basic cleaning Certificate
- Trade Certificate
- Caretaking experience
Closing date: 29th July 2026
HTS are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,227.50 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you worked with the public in previous employment?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
