Estate Caretaker (Nightshift)

Work Pattern (Nightshift): 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off pattern (7.30pm - 7.30am).

Role Overview

Queens Cross Housing Association is an award-winning social landlord based in the northwest of Glasgow. With 4,355 properties adjacent to the city centre and West End and the Forth and Clyde canal running through, it is a place where people are proud to live and to work. Queens Cross Group includes a Registered Social Landlord, a property management subsidiary (Queens Cross Factoring) and a social enterprise which lets commercial property (Queens Cross Workspace). Recognised for its innovation, quality services and high performance, we are we are looking for dedicated, customer-focused Estates Services Caretakers to join our Estates Services team. We have opportunities available on both Day and Night Shift supporting the delivery of high-quality estate services across our communities.

Our Caretakers play a vital role in creating neighbourhoods where tenants feel proud to live. Whether maintaining communal areas, carrying out inspections, responding to incidents, or supporting estate improvements, you will help ensure our buildings and environments remain safe, clean, and well maintained.

As a Night Shift Estate Services Caretaker, you'll provide an out-of-hours estate service, helping to keep our neighbourhoods safe, secure and well maintained while responding to customer enquiries and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
Provide a visible presence across our estates through regular patrols and inspections.
Respond to out-of-hours incidents, emergencies and customer enquiries, taking appropriate action.
Monitor estate conditions, CCTV and security issues, escalating concerns where required.
Carry out cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance to ensure estates remain safe and well maintained.
Work with colleagues, contractors and emergency services to resolve incidents effectively.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents and actions taken.

Essential Criteria

Experience in estate caretaking, facilities management, property maintenance, cleaning, a trade or a similar frontline role.
Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and make sound decisions.
Practical skills to undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
Basic IT skills for recording information and communicating effectively.
A full UK driving licence.

Further Information

Further information is available to download from our website.

For any questions regarding this role, or to arrange a conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Recruitment@qcha.org.uk

How to Apply

Please apply directly via the Job Board on our website.

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 7 December 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 14 December 2026.