Caretaker

Equans Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Job summary

Equans is recruiting for a Caretaker at Blackburn Central High School, BB2 3HJ. This permanent full-time role (37.5 hours/week) offers a salary of £25,954.50 per year and a benefits package. Shift times are 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00.

You will help maintain a safe, secure, welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors. Key duties include caretaking, cleaning, basic maintenance, supporting site security, and liaising with staff and community users. DBS clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• A reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general caretaking, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks
• Supporting site security, including opening and closing the premises
• Building positive relationships with school staff and community users
• Ensuring services are delivered to a consistently high standard
• Supporting compliance with health and safety requirements

Skills

Reliable and proactive

Strong communication skills

Organisation and prioritisation

Safe and secure environment

Job description

• Holiday purchase scheme

Equans is recruiting for a Caretaker to join the team in Blackburn Central High School, BB2 3HJ . This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £25,954.50 per annum and benefits package.

Shift times:

• Shift 1: 06:00 – 14:00
• Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00

In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the school site, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out general caretaking, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks
• Supporting site security, including opening and closing the premises
• Building positive relationships with school staff and community users
• Ensuring services are delivered to a consistently high standard
• Supporting compliance with health and safety requirements

You will also work closely with the Area Supervisor to support service delivery across the site.

For this role you must undergo A DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essential

What We Offer.

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Essential:

• A reliable and proactive approach to work
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment

Desirable (not essential):

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, or maintenance roles
• Experience supervising or supporting others
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance or systems
• Understanding of health and safety practices

Additional information:

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (support will be provided during the process)

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.