Caretaker

About the Company

Virtu Property focuses on soft services for residential buildings, supporting homes with dependable cleaning, caretaking, grounds care, and specialist maintenance. The organisation also provides tailored residential freehold housing management and continues to develop new ways to improve client value.

Role Overview

This caretaker position is based in a residential setting where every day can bring a different mix of tasks. The role suits someone who is comfortable working independently, keeping shared spaces in order, and delivering a professional service to residents and contractors.

Key Duties

• Keep communal areas clean and presentable.
• Oversee waste management across the development, including scheduled bin runs and ensuring bins are ready for collection.
• Work with the local waste authority when collection support is needed.
• Carry out health and safety checks, including routine system testing where required.
• Complete daily inspections of the site and escalate maintenance needs or other concerns to the Property Manager.
• Maintain shared external and internal areas such as bin stores, car parks, and cycle storage spaces.
• Manage access items such as fobs and keys.
• Replace lightbulbs when needed.
• Deliver courteous, knowledgeable, and professional service to residents.
• Handle queries and repair-related matters within agreed service standards.
• Help ensure the building remains safe and is operated in line with procedures.
• Take meter readings when requested.

What You Need

Applicants should have fluent English and the ability to communicate professionally with residents, team members, and contractors. Previous experience in a similar position is essential, and experience working alone is an advantage.

Benefits

• 21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company-provided uniform.
• Health and wellbeing support through Medicash, including virtual GP access, therapies, dental care, and optical support.
• Pension contribution of up to 5% from the employee and 3% from the employer.
• Study support and access to a dedicated academy for professional and personal development.
• 24/7 mental health support services.
• Extra paid day off for your birthday.
• One paid volunteer day each year for a charity or cause you care about.
• Access to a single online platform for benefits and recognition.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Virtu values diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. The company is committed to providing a respectful and supportive recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments during interviews when needed.