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Tower Hamlets Council

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  • On-site
  • £33,036/year

Posted October 10, 2026 · Closes October 16, 2026

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Job Description

About Tower Hamlets Council

Tower Hamlets Council is a local authority in East London committed to improving residents’ quality of life and maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming neighbourhoods. Serving one of London’s most diverse communities, the council works to deliver reliable public services and maintain high standards across its housing estates and communal spaces.

Its Estate Services Team, within the Housing & Regeneration Directorate, plays an important role in keeping residential areas well maintained and ensuring residents can enjoy clean, safe, and pleasant surroundings.

Role Overview

As a Caretaker, the successful candidate will help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of communal areas across housing estates in Tower Hamlets. This is a practical, community-focused role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and is committed to delivering a high-quality service to residents.

The role involves scheduled cleaning, waste management, safety checks, reporting maintenance issues, and responding to problems affecting shared spaces. Caretakers will work independently when required while collaborating with colleagues and other council teams to keep estates welcoming and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities as Caretaker

  • Carry out scheduled cleaning duties across communal areas of housing estates.
  • Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
  • Support waste management activities, including removing bulky waste.
  • Conduct fire safety and health and safety checks in communal areas.
  • Identify and report defects, hazards, and maintenance issues.
  • Remove graffiti within agreed timescales.
  • Communicate professionally with residents and respond positively to their concerns.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and other council departments.
  • Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming residential environments.
  • Contribute to service improvements and maintain consistent standards of estate maintenance.

Working Pattern & Pay

  • Salary: £33,036 per year.
  • Position: Caretaker – Estate Services.
  • Vacancies: 17 positions available.
  • Work location: Community-based work across Tower Hamlets housing estates.
  • Contract type: Not specified in the vacancy listing.
  • Closing date: 16 October 2026.

The role involves practical, outdoor work across residential estates, with working arrangements determined by operational and service requirements.

Start Your Career With Tower Hamlets Council

Joining Tower Hamlets Council as a Caretaker offers an opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of local housing estates and improve the everyday environment for residents. The role is ideal for someone dependable, practical, and community-minded who values cleanliness, safety, teamwork, and quality public service.

The council promotes equality, diversity, inclusion, and professional development, offering employees the chance to contribute to an ambitious and diverse London borough.

Apply now for the Caretaker position at Tower Hamlets Council and help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming housing estates for the local community.

Requirements

  • Experience in a customer-focused environment. Experience working outdoors in housing, estate services, or a similar operational role. Understanding of cleaning services or related practical work. Awareness of health and safety procedures and safe working practices. Good communication skills when dealing with residents and colleagues. Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. A reliable, positive, and responsible approach to work. Commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness and service. Willingness to learn and adapt to changing operational requirements. A Basic DBS check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. 29 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after five years of service. Bank holidays and additional days over the Christmas period, subject to service requirements. Access to staff benefits and money-saving schemes, including season ticket loans. Learning and development opportunities through the council’s Learning Academy. Opportunities to develop skills and progress within the organisation. The opportunity to make a visible difference to local communities.
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