Caretaker

Capita; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization is seeking a Caretaker to maintain a safe and functional environment at the Kings Lynn Investigation Centre. Responsibilities include performing repairs, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting operations through maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have prior maintenance experience, good communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The position offers a salary of £25,793 per year along with various benefits such as holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering day

Annual bonus

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance or caretaker role.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment in various settings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs and assist with general maintenance.
• Perform cleaning duties to ensure facilities are hygienic.
• Monitor and replenish stock levels of consumables.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Join Our Team as a Caretaker – Where Every Fix Makes a Difference

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? As a Caretaker at Tascor, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment. From day-to-day repairs to general site upkeep, your hands-on support will help ensure everything is in top shape. You’ll follow health, safety, and environmental procedures while delivering high-quality work that truly matters.

Job Description

This role is based on site at Kings Lynn - Investigation Centre, working 8am-5pm (40 hours per week), Sunday to Thursday.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What you’ll be doing

• carry out minor repairs and assist with general maintenance of equipment across the site
• undertake a range of reactive and preventative maintenance tasks as required
• support site upkeep through tasks such as painting, decorating, basic plumbing, and joinery
• perform cleaning duties to ensure facilities and equipment are hygienic and well-presented, including safe disposal of waste
• report equipment faults or issues to the Maintenance and Repair Senior Technician
• monitor and replenish stock levels of consumables and maintenance supplies

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance or caretaker role
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment, particularly in non-office settings with varied operational risks
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently when required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit with a positive, can-do attitude suited to a hands-on role
• Experience working across diverse client environments or facilities

About Capita & Tascor

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences.

Tascor is part of Education & Government Services, a division of Capita. We work for secure criminal justice, immigration and the public sector. We don’t just look after buildings; we take care of every aspect of facilities management. Join us and discover better as you shape the workspaces of tomorrow.

What’s in it for you?

• A basic salary of £25,793
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• A discretionary annual bonus / car allowance or company car – if applicable
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Free on-site parking - making your commute easier and more convenient.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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