Caretaker

Schools’ Choice; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 2,200 - 3,200; Full time

Job summary

Based in Positive Play Support Programme, Chesterfield, S45 9BN, you will be working 4.75 hours a week, Mon & Tue 4pm-5pm & Thu 7am-8am & Fri 7am-8am and back for 4pm-4.45pm, 52 weeks per year. You will provide high-quality caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness.

You will bring strong organisational skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while following health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Great customer service and communication skills in a similar setting.
• Team player delivering excellent service across the organisation.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Waste management
• Porterage
• Light decorating
• Maintenance work
• Cleaning

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Are you passionate about caretaking, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our Facilities Team.

Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleague's health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role

Based in Positive Play Support Programme, Chesterfield, S45 9BN, you will be working 4.75 hours a week, Mon & Tuesday 4pm - 5pm & Thur 7am - 8am & Fri 7am - 8am and back for 4pm - 4.45pm, 52 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in providing high-quality caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness.

Your responsibilities will include

• Waste management
• Porterage
• Light decorating
• Maintenance work
• Cleaning

Who are we looking for?

Great customer service and communication skills and experience in similar setting. A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group. The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind. Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome. The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

What You'll Bring

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Good attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and maintenance standards are met. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following health.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
• Right to Work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
• Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
• Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.