Caretaker

Acorn by Synergie; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Accrued holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme

Dedicated Account Manager

Immediate start available

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a part-time Caretaker for a temporary contract at a primary school in Manchester. The role involves maintaining school premises and supporting a professional team.

Hours are 20 per week, 1.30pm-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with an enhanced DBS certificate required. The position offers weekly pay, accrued holiday entitlement, pension contributions, access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme, and an immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning functions and duties to a high standard.
• Current enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to undertake other duties contributing to service delivery.
• Commitment to continuous service improvement.
• Personal commitment to self-development.

Responsibilities

• Locking of the site at the end of the day and ensuring security at all times.
• Check the fire alarm and conduct a Health & Safety walk.
• Update records on a computer.
• Undertake cleaning duties to maintain high internal and external standards, supporting the existing cleaning team.
• Perform general maintenance routines, including painting.
• Assemble and move furniture as required.
• Care for equipment, materials and storage areas used in cleaning.
• Provide efficient removal, storage and waste disposal services.
• Identify and report building or equipment faults promptly.
• Prepare rooms for use, including functions and events, and clear rooms afterwards.
• Participate in required training.
• Complete all duties in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, policies and safe systems of work.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Security awareness

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Caretaker

Manchester, M9 | £13.21 per hour | 1.30pm-5.30pm | Monday-Friday | Temporary Contract

A current enhanced DBS Certificate is essential for the role.

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Caretaker to work on a temporary part‑time basis at a primary school in Manchester. This role provides the opportunity to maintain high standards across school premises while supporting a friendly, professional team.

The hours are 20 per week, Monday - Friday 1.30pm-5.30pm.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay.
• Accrued holiday entitlement.
• Pension contributions.
• Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme.
• Dedicated Account Manager.
• Immediate start available.

Key Duties

• Locking of the site at the end of the day and ensuring security at all times.
• Check the fire alarm and conduct a Health & Safety walk.
• Update records on a computer.
• Undertake cleaning duties to maintain high internal and external standards, supporting the existing cleaning team.
• Perform general maintenance routines, including painting.
• Assemble and move furniture as required.
• Care for equipment, materials and storage areas used in cleaning.
• Provide efficient removal, storage and waste disposal services.
• Identify and report building or equipment faults promptly.
• Prepare rooms for use, including functions and events, and clear rooms afterwards.
• Participate in required training.
• Complete all duties in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, policies and safe systems of work.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with all contacts.
• Ability to follow simple instructions accurately.
• Experience in cleaning functions and associated duties to a high standard.
• Ability to use building cleaning materials and equipment safely, with training provided where necessary.
• Current enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Commitment to continuous service improvement.
• Personal commitment to self-development.
• Flexibility to undertake other duties contributing to service delivery.
• Willingness to carry out duties in line with company policies.