Job Introduction
The Council is the biggest landlord in Milton Keynes. We have thousands of houses as well as flats. Our Caretakers do a really important job taking care of the shared areas in blocks and our larger buildings to make sure they are clean and safe for our residents.
We now need another person to join our caretaking team to work in the Estate Services area.
Main Responsibility
- Complete safety checks using a smart device, which we will train you to use
- Assist with ad-hoc manual handling tasks including carrying large / bulky items
- Spotting and reporting problems, like faulty lights
- Being helpful to residents, listening to their feedback on repairs and safety
- Helping out with any other tasks, like garage audits and posting notices
The Ideal Candidate
- Someone who knows about, or can quickly learn how to conduct safety checks.
- Someone who enjoys talking to people and trying to put things right.
- Someone who can use a smart phone to take photos and report things.
- Someone who can get about with a driving license.
- Someone who is flexible – you might be asked to work in another place.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, multi cultural, adrenaline packed expanding city with so much to offer on its door step. From beautiful open spaces, a busy theatre district, large shopping centre to a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
Milton Keynes Council has an array of responsibilities, such as: education, housing, highways and social services. Altogether, the council provides over 240 services to the citizens of Milton Keynes, and to meet such an extensive and diverse range of challenges we must be innovative and dynamic to provide services successfully to meet the increasing demands that will accompany the growth of Milton Keynes. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with us. If you want to make a difference and experience a fulfilling job measured on outcomes and results with great work-life balance, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.
