Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove House Academy is seeking a dedicated caretaker to ensure the site and buildings run smoothly on a day-to-day basis. The role focuses on routine caretaking and cleaning, with minor maintenance support as required to keep facilities in good order.

The position is full-time and year‑round, on a split shift, Monday to Friday. Applicants must have an enhanced DBS check and the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available, with a December 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to perform routine caretaking duties.
• Ability to carry out cleaning to required standards.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities where needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep Grove House Academy site and buildings running smoothly day-to-day.
• Carry out routine caretaking tasks.
• Perform cleaning duties to required standards.
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks as needed.
• Support planned maintenance activities and reactive maintenance work.

Skills

Caretaking

Cleaning

Site maintenance

Job description

Grove House Academy needs a caretaker to keep its site and buildings running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. The work centres on routine caretaking and cleaning, with minor maintenance and support for planned and reactive maintenance. The post is a full-time, all-year-round role on a split shift, Monday to Friday. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and UK right to work, as visa sponsorship is not available, with a December 2026 start.

What the job involves

• Keep the site and its buildings operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis
• Carry out routine caretaking duties
• Carry out cleaning duties
• Carry out minor maintenance duties
• Support the delivery of planned maintenance activities
• Support the delivery of reactive maintenance activities

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK