Caretaker

Reaseheath; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Onsite gym

Onsite Starbucks and cafés

Employee benefits

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire, is seeking a proactive Caretaker to support campus operations, set up and dismantle furniture for events, and assist with maintenance tasks to keep buildings clean and functional.

You will work 37 hours per week on a pattern from 7:00 to 16:30, with occasional Saturdays; a full UK driving licence is required. The college offers CPD opportunities, pension, generous leave and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Be able to work on their own around the campus in all weather conditions.
• Have a good awareness and understanding of health and safety legislation and adhere to safe operating procedures
• Desire to undertake continued training in the use of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to manage and work within a team, flexibly and with a “can do” attitude
• Communicate with individuals on all levels including students, colleagues and visitors

Responsibilities

• To move, install, remove and assemble furniture and equipment in offices, accommodation, public spaces and outdoors to set up and take down for events, functions and relocations
• To set up function rooms including laying and removing temporary carpets and drapery systems. Setting up chairs, tables, staging and support systems for events and exams. Operating moveable seating systems and retractable walls
• Unloading and storing materials and equipment deliveries
• collecting and emptying bins around the site, litter picking, chewing gum removal, etc.
• To assist with the domestic’s team in collecting and moving materials and supplies around the college
• To assist with maintenance teams in clearing and clearing rooms being renovated and moving materials for maintenance projects.
• To carry out minor maintenance roles such as, changing light fittings, replacing electrical white goods, installing replacement fixtures and fittings, repairing fences and the like.
• To assist with external maintenance issues such as cleaning gutters and drainpipes and brushing, jet washing and sweeping up.

Skills

Full UK drivers licence

Job description

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners – from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers.

We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Job Title: Caretaker

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Working pattern: 7:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work additional hours as required. The role also includes approximately one Saturday per month, scheduled in advance.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 6th September 2026

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

Overview

Reaseheath College is one of the premier land-based College located in South Cheshire with an enviable reputation for quality and partnerships with industry. The College has a beautiful rural setting situated amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, active, individual to ensure the Reaseheath Campus operations are supported by a competent and efficient Caretaker. The role includes the physical movement, setting up and removing of furniture and associated equipment for events. Supporting the domestic teams and maintenance teams along with assisting waste management, litter picking and cleaning. All based around ensuring the campus and buildings functional, clean and presented to the highest standards at all times.

Key responsibilities:

• To move, install, remove and assemble furniture and equipment in offices, accommodation, public spaces and outdoors to set up and take down for events, functions and relocations
• To set up function rooms including laying and removing temporary carpets and drapery systems. Setting up chairs, tables, staging and support systems for events and exams. Operating moveable seating systems and retractable walls
• Unloading and storing materials and equipment deliveries
• collecting and emptying bins around the site, litter picking, chewing gum removal, etc.
• To assist with the domestic’s team in collecting and moving materials and supplies around the college
• To assist with maintenance teams in clearing and clearing rooms being renovated and moving materials for maintenance projects.
• To carry out minor maintenance roles such as, changing light fittings, replacing electrical white goods, installing replacement fixtures and fittings, repairing fences and the like.
• To assist with external maintenance issues such as cleaning gutters and drainpipes and brushing, jet washing and sweeping up.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work on their own around the campus in all weather conditions.
• Have a good awareness and understanding of health and safety legislation and adhere to safe operating procedures
• Desire to undertake continued training in the use of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to manage and work within a team, flexibly and with a “can do” attitude
• Communicate with individuals on all levels including students, colleagues and visitors
• Full UK drivers licence

We can offer you:

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks.
Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent.
Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.
Other safer recruitment checks that will be carries out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.

Reaseheath College and University Centre

Reaseheath College and University CentreReaseheathNantwichCheshireCW5 6DFUnited Kingdom