Cleaner

Step into a rewarding permanent role offering stability, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within local communities in Newton Abbot. This Estate Caretaker / Cleaner position gives you the chance to play a key role in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming environments for residents across social housing estates.

You’ll be joining a supportive and community-focused organisation known for delivering high standards across its housing services. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being hands-on, visible on site, and making a positive impact every day.

I’d love to hear from anyone with experience as an Estate Caretaker, Cleaner, Mobile Cleaner, Facilities Assistant, Grounds Maintenance Operative, or someone with a background in social housing, facilities management, or property services who is confident working independently and maintaining high standards.

In this position, you will be:

• Carrying out scheduled cleaning of communal areas including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, litter picking, and bin management
•  Removing waste including fly-tipping and biohazards to ensure estates remain safe and hygienic
•  Undertaking basic grounds maintenance such as weeding and maintaining small shrub beds
•  Operating and maintaining cleaning machinery safely, reporting any faults promptly
•  Completing routine health & safety checks including machinery, lighting, ladders, vehicles, and point-of-work risk assessments
•  Ensuring compliance with COSHH, PPE requirements, and company health & safety procedures
•  Reporting repairs, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and health & safety issues
•  Communicating professionally and courteously with residents, colleagues, and the general public

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Previous caretaking, cleaning, or facilities experience (essential)
•  Experience within social housing or residential blocks (desirable)
•  Knowledge of basic health & safety procedures
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
•  A full UK driving licence

This role is offering the following benefits:

• Permanent contract
• Full-time hours (Monday – Friday)
• Salary between £24,000–£25,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution (including life cover)
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free parking

Travel & location

This role is based in Newton Abbot, with good transport links across South Devon and easy access to surrounding areas including Exeter and Torbay. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a stable, long-term position within a well-established social housing setting.

If this Estate Caretaker / Cleaner role sounds like your next step, apply now or email Olivia at Olivia.taylor@niyaapeople.co.uk