Caretaker

Select Appointments; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Caretaker at The Farmstead, a vibrant location offering community-focused facilities. Responsibilities include site upkeep, event support, maintenance, and repairs within a dynamic environment. The role promises variety and autonomy, ideal for individuals taking pride in their work.

Benefits

Dynamic, community-focused working environment

Free onsite parking

Working hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

Autonomy and visible impact across the site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities, caretaking, or maintenance roles is advantageous.
• Confidence in managing health and safety responsibilities on-site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for upkeep and daily operations of The Farmstead.
• Conducting visual inspections, organizing repairs, and performing maintenance tasks.
• Opening and closing the site, and supporting events.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Job description

Do you take real pride in your surroundings? Are you someone who thrives on variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of a job well done? Do you enjoy fixing things, staying organized, and being part of a community-focused space? If so, an exciting opportunity has opened up for a Caretaker at a unique and vibrant location.

In this hands-on role as a Caretaker, you will be responsible for the upkeep and daily operations of The Farmstead—a diverse site comprising a café, offices, retail units, a community hall, and outdoor public areas including an adventure playground and landscaped courtyards. Your duties will include opening and closing the site, supporting events, conducting visual inspections, organizing repairs, liaising with contractors, and performing basic maintenance and cleaning tasks. This role offers variety, with no two days being the same. Previous experience in facilities, caretaking, or maintenance roles is advantageous, as is a proactive approach and confidence in managing health and safety responsibilities on-site.

The Caretaker position offers a strong benefits package, including:

• A dynamic, community-focused working environment with a clear purpose
• Free onsite parking
• Working hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
• Autonomy and a visible impact across the site

You will join a friendly, forward-thinking team that values practical problem-solving, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. As the Caretaker, you will be supported to take ownership of the site and act as the eyes and ears of the organization on the ground.