Caretaker

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

Job summary

A reputable Town Council in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to help with day-to-day cleaning and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong DIY skills, the ability to work independently, and enjoy engaging with the public. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Must be reliable and hands-on.
• Ability to remain calm and act diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking and cleaning duties.
• Basic building and equipment maintenance required.
• Assist Venue Managers as needed.

Skills

Good maintenance skills

DIY skills

Organized

Calm under pressure

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Specialty Trade Contractors

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