Caretaker

Cambridge Regional College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge is looking for a Caretaker to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as general maintenance, monitoring building systems, and supervising contractors. You will receive a competitive salary of £24,577 per annum along with generous holiday, pension schemes, and various staff benefits. Ideal for someone with practical skills and a proactive attitude towards health and safety.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Generous pension scheme

Free gym membership option

Discounted rates on college courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan

Free annual flu vaccination

Free on-site car parking

Discounts at high street stores

On-site subsidised restaurants

Employee Assistant Programme

Staff Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or a similar role is essential.
• Practical skills in maintenance are required.
• Commitment to health and safety standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure general maintenance of the premises.
• Support the upkeep of buildings, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitor heating and lighting systems.
• Assist with post deliveries and emergency cover.
• Supervise contractors and tradespeople on site.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including snow/ice removal.

Skills

Experience in caretaking

Practical skills in maintenance

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Proactive attitude towards health & safety

Flexibility to respond to emergencies

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, keeping spaces functional and looking their best? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Facilities & Estates team at our Cambridge Campus. You will play a key role in ensuring our college campuses are well-maintained, safe, and accessible for students, staff, and visitors. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes initiative.

You will join us on a full time, full year basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £24,577 per annum, plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.

- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount

Key responsibilities

• General maintenance
• Support the upkeep of buildings, furniture and equipment.
• Monitor heating and lighting systems, reporting faults as needed.
• Assist with post and deliveries, emergency cover, and key management.
• Conduct weekly water flushing and assist with minibus cleaning.
• Supervise contractors and tradespeople on site.
• Keep outdoor areas clean and safe, including snow/ice removal.

What we are looking for in our role

• Experience in caretaking, or a similar role.
• Practical skills in maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and commitment to health & safety.
• Flexibility to respond to emergencies and seasonal demands.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.