Caretaker

Gateway Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management organization based in Brighton is seeking a Caretaker. This role involves maintaining communal areas, performing repairs, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have cleaning and gardening skills, strong communication abilities, and experience in a caretaker role. This full-time position includes 42.5 hours of work per week and offers various benefits, including a competitive salary and pension plan.

Benefits

Company pension plan

Employee referral incentive

Training and qualification sponsorship

Seasonal company events

Qualifications

• Full, clean manual driving license required.
• Basic knowledge of health & safety regulations needed.
• Previous caretaker/handyman experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and uphold communal areas in a residential development.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine safety checks of premises.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Gardening skills

Communication

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Initiative

Education

Basic IT literacy

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Basic plumbing tools

Job description

Find out how we can support your property needs

We aim to be the employer of choice for talented, enterprising people

At the Gateway Group, you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You'll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Role Caretaker Location Brighton

Posted 31st October 2025

Caretaker

As we continue to grow, we seek passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

The Person
You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

This role offers diverse responsibilities, including maintenance and upkeep of the communal areas of a prestigious development in Brighton, including, but not limited to:

• Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors
• Ensure external communal areas are kept clean and tidy
• Perform minor repairs such as fixing door handles, unblocking sinks, replacing light bulbs, etc.
• Carry out basic plumbing, painting, and decorating tasks.
• Monitor heating, lighting, and alarm systems.
• Ensure tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
• Conduct routine checks of the premises for damage, safety hazards, or maintenance needs.

Other responsibilities:

• Flick testing
• Alarm testing
• AOV testing
• Fault reporting

The ideal candidate:

• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
• Professional and friendly approach at all times
• Follows health and safety procedures at all times
• Shows initiative in identifying and addressing issues
• Is physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
• Is available for Saturday work as and when required

What You Need

• Has a full, clean manual driving license (essential for the role)
• Basic knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Basic IT literacy skills
• Previous caretaker/handyman experience (preferred)

Job Location: Brighton
Hours:42.5 hours across Monday-Saturday
Salary:Competitive, with an annual review
Annual leave:20 days plus bank holidays
Extras:Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

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