Caretaker

Equans; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking a full-time Caretaker to manage site facilities at Kirkby High, Liverpool. Responsibilities include building maintenance and security duties, along with providing excellent customer service. This role requires enhanced DBS clearance, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Paid annual leave plus public holidays

Life cover of 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discounts on major brands and retailers

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Two CSR days per year

Learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and training

Employee referral rewards

24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade or similar role preferred but not essential.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Understanding of COSHH guidelines and colour coding.

Responsibilities

• General site management, including maintenance and security.
• Reception duties and acting as the key link between Equans and the school.

Skills

Customer Service

Health and Safety knowledge

Manual Handling

Working at Height knowledge

Basic IT skills

Job description

Equans is looking for a Caretaker to join our team at Kirkby High, Bracknall Ave, Liverpool, L32 9PP.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The salary ranges from £25,000 to £26,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, along with a benefits package.

Shift times

Morning shift: 06:30 - 13:30

Late shift: 14:00 - 21:00

Requirements

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role; the ability to pass this check is essential.

Responsibilities

The role involves general site management, including planned and reactive building maintenance, porterage, security, reception duties, and acting as a key link between Equans and the school.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid annual leave plus public holidays
• Life cover of 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discounts on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Two CSR days per year
• Learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and training
• Employee referral rewards
• Access to employee networks such as WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, and others
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing support

Candidate profile

• Experience in a trade or similar role is preferred but not essential
• H&S experience, manual handling, and working at height knowledge are preferred but not essential
• Excellent customer service skills
• Understanding of COSHH guidelines and colour coding
• Proficient in email and basic IT skills
• Enhanced DBS certification required (to be applied for upon start)

About us

Equans provides sustainable facilities management, regeneration, energy, and digital services across the UK & Ireland. With 15,000 employees, we aim to decarbonise the built environment and support the transition to a low-carbon world. Globally, we operate in 20 countries with 90,000 employees and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. We are part of the Bouygues group.

Our values and culture

We strive for operational excellence and to be the best place to work, guided by our core values: Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We promote ownership, integrity, high standards, support, collaboration, and trust, aiming to meet our customers' needs proactively and pragmatically.

Next steps

If interested, please register, apply, and track your progress through our application portal. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, aligning with our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone’s voice is valued and supported.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, managed by our Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required.