Vacancy Filler

Mobile Caretaker

Hemel Hempstead HP2 4XH

Key information

Pay
£27,027 - £27,027
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
26 Aug 2026
Closing date
23 Sep 2026

About this role

Mobile CaretakerAre you practical, reliable, and passionate about keeping communities clean, safe, and well-maintained?Join Hightown Housing Association, a charitable organisation committed to building homes and supporting people across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire.

About the Role

As a Mobile Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining our housing schemes and communal areas to a high standard.

You will be responsible for

Regular visits to care, supported housing, and general needs sitesLow-level maintenance tasks and repairsGrounds maintenance including grass cutting, strimming, and leaf blowingWaste collection and disposal from bin stores and communal areasPAT testing and emergency equipment checksSupporting estate improvements and working closely with our maintenance and housing teamsEquipment stock checksClean/unblock drains, gullies, sinks, toilets as necessary.What we are Looking ForExperience in maintenance, caretaking, or grounds workConfidence in carrying out DIY-level repairs and using garden toolsA full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sitesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCommitment to excellent customer service and Hightown’s valuesDesirable SkillsExperience with Housing Associations or Local AuthoritiesKnowledge of health and safety requirementsExperience in the collection and disposal of waste in a work environment Why Join Hightown?At Hightown, we are proud to provide safe, secure, and welcoming homes. As a Maintenance Handyperson, you will play a vital role in maintaining those standards and improving lives every day.

We offer

Professional Growth

Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills.

Annual leave

33 days including Bank

Holidays (increasing with service)Competitive Salary

£27,027 per annum for a 37.5 hour week.Monthly Attendance Bonus

Yearly Salary Review

Workplace Pension Scheme

And life assurance cover of three times your annual salary.

Discounts and Savings

High street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas.

Employee Support

Health & wellbeing services.All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, basic DBS, reference and medical clearances.We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.