Horton Housing are currently recruiting for a full time permanent Caretaker to join our scheme based in Bradford. You will be working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (35 hours per week). As you will be travelling between 2 sites in Bradford, it is expected that you have your own transport. The annual salary is £25,875 and you will be entitled to 6 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays).

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Caretaker will be responsible for maintenance and minor repair work at Bradford Temporary Accommodation Services. In addition, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the main building and also the dispersed properties. You will ensure void properties are ready for re-let, report/manage repairs, sustain stock and inventory levels. You will maintain high standards and of hygiene and cleanliness both externally and internally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out maintenance and minor DIY work for example, lock changes, unblocking drains, painting, damp and mould treatment
• Undertake domestic duties for example cleaning sharps, cleaning and refurbishing flats ready for re-let, cleaning communal areas
• Maintaining grounds of block and dispersed properties including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding etc
• Clear and tidy external areas to ensure that they are free from litter, leaves etc and are maintained in a clean and tidy state
• Maintenance of bin stores including taking bins out on day of collection and bringing back onsite
• Carry out regular property checks including internal, external and communal areas
• Comply with all health and safety requirements in accordance with legislation and the organisations policies and risk assessments
• To participate in meetings as required
• Assist with the delivery, collection and disposal of furniture
• Assist with inventory checks and stock checks
• To participate in meetings as required
• Undertaking the above duties in accordance with Horton Housing Association Policies and Procedures

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience of carrying out a varied range of maintenance and repair work to a professional standard, such as changing locks, unblocking drains, gutters and waste pipes, furniture removals etc.
• Experience of carrying out domestic duties to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Previous employment in a property maintenance capacity or related field.
• Understanding of the potential risks to health, safety and welfare encountered in maintenance work.
• Valid driving licence and use of vehicle permanently and insured for business use
• Commitment to Equality & Diversity
• A willingness to undertake any further training required

For the full role profile please see the attached job description.

Horton Housing is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting the people that we support. The majority of positions here at Horton will require a fully completed application form and an enhanced DBS check to identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with vulnerable people and children or young people.

Please be aware that Horton Housing Association is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Closing date for applications: 15th November 2026