Caretaker

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Lewes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Town Council in Lewes is looking for a full-time Caretaker to manage daily maintenance and ensure a safe environment across three venues. The ideal candidate will have good organisational and DIY skills, experience in similar roles, and enjoy interacting with the public. Applications close at 11pm on 22 June 2025, with interviews scheduled for July.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar caretaker role.
• Ability to undertake minor repairs and maintenance.
• Hands-on, reliable, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking tasks at Council venues.
• Manage cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Assist Venue Managers with setup and breakdown of events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Maintenance skills

DIY skills

Public relations skills

Job description

Location: Lewes

Salary: Scale SCP: 4 - 6 (starting at £24,404 per annum) Plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme

Full Time – 37 hours

Do you have good general maintenance and DIY skills, are you organised and can you take a logical approach to tasks? Do you enjoy dealing with members of the public?

This could be the job for you.

The Role

The Town Council is recruiting a Caretaker to carry out the day-to-day caretaking, cleaning, opening/locking up duties at the three Council venues

Caretakers are responsible for basic building and equipment maintenance, repair,set-up and breakdown of events and functions, cleaning, stock monitoring, and assisting the Venue Managers where appropriate.

If you have experience in a similar role, are reliable, hands-on and comfortable working independently, have the ability to remain calm and act diplomatically when dealing with the public, have an understanding of how buildings work and are able to carry out minor repairs, then they'd love to hear from you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please do not hesitate to apply.

Applications must be received by 11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025

Interviews will be held in July

Please Note - Applicants will be requested to provide the details of two employer references. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.