Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrowhill Support KS2 site, operated by Vertas Group, invites applications for a part-time caretaker and cleaner (15 hours weekly). Roles run Monday to Friday with split shifts, including early morning and late afternoon slots, and some flexibility for afternoons.

The job covers cleaning, waste management, compliance checks, daily/weekly/monthly fire checks and key holding. Applicants should have caretaking or maintenance experience and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, trades or a similar setting.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Providing caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness
• Cleaning
• Waste management
• Compliance checks
• Daily, weekly and monthly fire checks
• Key holding

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Listening

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Vertas Group's Facilities Team seeks a caretaker and cleaner for the Barrowhill Support KS2 site, a part-time post of 15 hours a week. The work covers cleaning, waste management, compliance checks, daily, weekly and monthly fire checks, and key holding. Hours run Monday to Friday on split shifts, early morning and late afternoon, with some flexibility for afternoons offered. Applicants need experience in caretaking, maintenance or a similar setting, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Providing caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness
• Cleaning
• Waste management
• Compliance checks
• Daily, weekly and monthly fire checks
• Key holding

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, trades, handy-person work or a similar setting

Skills & knowledge

• Good customer service and communication skills
• Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to reach the best outcome
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Attention to detail to meet thorough cleaning and maintenance standards
• Working independently with minimal supervision while following health and safety

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check where applicable
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health clearance where applicable
• Declaration of cautions and convictions not protected under filtering rules

Other

• Working as a team player across the Vertas Group
• Making decisions with Vertas's interests in mind
• Adapting to change in a growing organisation