- Pay Rate:
£10.70 per hour PAYE
- Hours per Week:
36 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
- SKELMERSDALE,
WN8 8LP
Temporary District Caretaker
Reference no: W Lancashire RQ785027
Pay rate £10.70 per hour PAYE
To carryout fungicidal washes in council owned properties
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out cleaning of communal areas of Council owned flats.
- Assist in keeping the Borough clean and tidy.
- Undertake hard and soft landscaping, grass cutting, weeding and spraying.
- Carry out all work efficiently, professionally and effectively, using materials, tools and access equipment safely.
- Demonstrate care and understanding of people’s particular concerns, reporting repairs and problems to the appropriate section.
- Clean out all designated rubbish from bin areas, leaving areas clean and safe for residents.
- Deliver tenant literature as requested ensuring the delivery is made on time and to the correct addresses.
- Remove snow and ice and apply grit to areas designated by management.
- Assist in office furniture moves, also help as required during Elections
- When required to drive, make sure the Highway Code is strictly adhered to
“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria:
- The ability to drive a Council vehicle
- The ability to communicate effectively
- The ability to work as either part of a team or on your own initiative
- The ability to use ladders and access equipment competently and safely
NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via [email protected] by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD.
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To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF.
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
- Our clients are generally seeking applicants who are reasonably local, so on that basis we would ideally like you to supply us with your address (or at least your post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours.
- Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
- Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
- Full Driving licence, access to a vehicle or access to means of mobility support.
- Please refer to the Role Requirements section above - your CV must address the requirements listed.
Other preferable/desirable details to include on your CV, if applicable:
- Any local authority/public sector experience
- Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for.
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