Caretaker

Manpower UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Accommodation option available

Stable working environment

Job summary

Manpower UK is supporting a charitable organisation in Birmingham city centre with a permanent Caretaker role. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day upkeep across a multi-purpose site, ensuring buildings are secure, clean and operational.

The role requires practical caretaking or facilities experience and a hands-on approach. The package includes £26,460 per year, full-time hours, and potential on-site accommodation after discussion.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, or property maintenance.
• Good DIY and general maintenance skills.
• Experience carrying out basic repairs and upkeep tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of communal areas, kitchens, offices and public spaces.
• Carrying out minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
• Basic DIY, painting and decorating duties.
• Responding to everyday maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs.
• Conducting routine property inspections.
• Monitoring the general condition and safety of the site.
• Liaising with contractors and providing site access where required.
• Responding appropriately to alarms and property-related alerts.
• Maintaining basic maintenance and inspection records.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the premises.
• Providing a professional, approachable and helpful presence on site.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities maintenance

DIY skills

Basic repairs

Communication skills

On-call duties

Job description

This permanent Caretaker position with Manpower UK supports a charitable organisation in Birmingham city centre, offering a salary of up to £26,460 annually. The successful candidate will handle day-to-day upkeep across a multi-purpose site featuring public spaces, halls and offices, ensuring buildings remain secure, clean and operational. Duties include general cleaning, routine maintenance and basic repairs, so practical skills in caretaking, facilities or DIY are essential. Reliability, a hands-on approach and pride in creating a safe, welcoming environment matter greatly. A potential accommodation option exists, subject to discussion.

Working on-site in Birmingham, the postholder joins a well-established team and contributes directly to keeping premises well-maintained and fit for daily use.

Caretaker Birmingham City Centre £26,460 per annum Potential accommodation option available, subject to discussion.

Our client is a well-established charitable organisation based in Birmingham City Centre, seeking a reliable and practical Caretaker / Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day upkeep of their multi-purpose premises. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone with experience in caretaking, facilities, building maintenance, property services or general DIY who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

The Role

Working across a busy site comprising public spaces, halls, offices and associated facilities, you will play a key role in ensuring the buildings remain well-maintained, secure and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• General cleaning of communal areas, kitchens, offices and public spaces
• Carrying out minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks
• Basic DIY, painting and decorating duties
• Responding to everyday maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs
• Conducting routine property inspections
• Monitoring the general condition and safety of the site
• Liaising with contractors and providing site access where required
• Responding appropriately to alarms and property-related alerts
• Maintaining basic maintenance and inspection records
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the premises
• Providing a professional, approachable and helpful presence on site

About You

• Experience within caretaking, facilities, property maintenance or a similar hands-on role
• Good DIY and general maintenance skills
• Experience carrying out basic repairs and upkeep tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities
• The ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Basic administration and record-keeping skills
• Flexibility to undertake agreed on-call responsibilities when required
• Experience in building maintenance, decorating, facilities management or estate caretaking would be advantageous.

What''s On Offer

• Salary of £26,460 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position 40-hour working week with some flexibility
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive management team
• Stable and varied working environment
• Potential accommodation option available, subject to discussion

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be working within a community-focused organisation that welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds. The ability to engage professionally, respectfully and inclusively with visitors, colleagues and stakeholders is essential.