Caretaker

EQUANS; Nelson; On-site; GBP 23,359 - 28,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Access to employee networks

Job summary

EQUANS is recruiting for a Caretaker in Nelson, England. This permanent full-time role requires managing the school premises and ensuring high service standards. The position offers a salary of £25,954.50 and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, life cover, and employee discount schemes.

The ideal candidate must have experience in cleaning and basic maintenance, with excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of health and safety principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning and security duties.
• Experience supervising the work of others.
• Good communication and customer care skills.
• Understanding of health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school premises.
• Establish relationships with the school and community.
• Ensure high standards in the provision of services.

Skills

General cleaning and security duties

Supervising work of others

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Understanding of health and safety principles

Organizing and prioritizing work

Job description

Job Overview

Equans is recruiting for a Caretaker. This is a permanent full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. Salary is £25,954.50 per annum and the role includes a benefits package.

Shift Times

• Monday to Friday: 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Monday to Friday (subject to change): either 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What You Will Deliver

Responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the school premises with respect to caretaking services, together with establishing a close working relationship with the school and community groups. Ensure that all services are provided to a consistently high standard. Assist the Area Supervisor in meeting the requirements of the Project Agreement.

For this role you must undergo a DBS clearance; therefore the ability to pass is essential.

What We Offer

• Paid days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience of providing general cleaning and security duties and basic maintenance of buildings and associated plant and systems
• Experience of supervising the work of others
• Possess good communication and customer care skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of health and safety principles
• Able to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines

Equality and Diversity

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

Legal

Equans: Equal Opportunities Employer – All applications are treated in accordance with current data protection and privacy legislation.