Caretaker

TipTopJob; Lewes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Town Council in Lewes is hiring a Caretaker for full-time day-to-day supervision of three venues. The position requires good DIY skills, reliability, and the ability to deal calmly with the public. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and assisting venue management. Applicants will need to provide references.

Benefits

Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Reliable and hands-on.
• Calm under pressure when dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking, cleaning, and opening/locking duties.
• Basic building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Assist the Venue Managers as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

DIY skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Location: Lewes

Salary: Scale SCP: 4 : 6 (starting at GBP 24,404 per annum) plus a 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 day-to-day caretaking, cleaning, and opening/locking duties at three Council venues.

Caretakers are responsible for basic building and equipment maintenance, repairs, 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, comfortable working independently, able to remain calm and act diplomatically when dealing with the public, have an understanding of how buildings work, and can carry out minor repairs, we would love to hear from you.

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.