Caretaker

Manpower Group (UK); Maesteg; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

28 days annual leave

Auto enrolment into NEST Pension

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting a reliable Caretaker for our client in Maesteg. The role is temporary, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Salary is £14.32 per hour, start date ASAP. You will maintain premises, carry out general maintenance, and support health and safety duties to ensure a welcoming, safe environment.

DBS check required unless already on DBS Update Service; Manpower covers the cost. Weekly PAYE pay and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or site support experience.
• Basic DIY and maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach to work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing, and securing the premises.
• Conducting weekly and monthly safety checks, including fire alarms, fire doors, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting.
• Carrying out water flushing procedures for Legionella prevention.
• Waste collection and disposal.
• Undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Providing access and support to contractors when required.
• Ensuring the site remains safe, clean, and compliant with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities

Maintenance

Health and safety

Independent working

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

DIY tools

Job description

Caretaker

Location: Maesteg
Pay Rate: £14.32 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid break)
Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information Enhanced DBS Check required unless you are on the DBS Update Service. Manpower covers the cost of the Enhanced DBS check.

Contract: Temporary, duration 1-2 months
Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join their team on a temporary basis.
This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring premises are maintained in a safe, secure, and operational condition. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a welcoming environment and carrying out a variety of caretaking, maintenance, and health and safety duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening, closing, and securing the premises
• Conducting weekly and monthly safety checks, including:
  • Fire alarms
  • Fire doors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Emergency lighting
• Carrying out water flushing procedures for Legionella prevention
• Waste collection and disposal
• Undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance tasks
• Providing access and support to contractors when required
• Ensuring the site remains safe, clean, and compliant with health and safety requirements

Requirements

• Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or site support experience
• Basic DIY and maintenance skills
• Good understanding of health and safety practices
• Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach to work
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What We Provide

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• 28 days annual leave
• Auto enrolment into NEST Pension