Job Title: Caretaker Docklands, East LondonContract Type: 12 months fixed term, Full time, 35 hours per week,Working hours 08:00 16:00 Monday to FridayPersona: MobileReporting Office: West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PHSalary: £28,280 per annumClosing date for completed applications: 16thApril at 11pmInterviews will take place on 22nd April at our office in StratfordEarly applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Benefitsinclude: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme andmany moreDBSFor this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of a Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team.Join our Caretaking Team at L&Q:L&Q is looking for an experienced Caretaker to join the Estate Services team within our schemes based in East London.This is a key function of our continuing commitment to providing a responsive customer-based service for our residents.As a caretaker you will be:Involved in maintaining communal areas within our blocks and on our estates.Carrying out minor maintenance repairs.Liaising directly with residents and contractors and answering queries and you must have due regard to health & safety and security issuesCleaning and maintaining the communal areas and blocks within the estatesWhat you'll bring:If you dont have previous experience or qualifications, but are willing to learn, have ambition, enthusiasm, and care about delivering a first-class service to our residents we would like to hear from you.You are required to have a full manual driving licence as you will be issued with an L&Q van for work.Capable of carrying out a variety of small repair jobs and working effectively as part of a team and under your own initiative.Trade skills, Gardening or DIY experience would be an advantage together with a recognised City & Guilds or Bics qualification in cleaning, although not essential as training would be provided.A good communicator and be willing to learn new skills as the service adapts to the changing needs within the Neighbourhood.Able to work on your own initiative and be self-motivated to organise your own time effectively.Proactive in your daily activities and aware of safe working practices.Have IT skills as you will be required to use a PC, undertaking online courses and assessments (This can be learnt on the job during the probationary period).About L&Q:Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties home, and were proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.JBRP1_UKTJ