Caretaker

Equans UK & Ireland; Nelson; On-site; GBP 23,359 - 28,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Caretaker for Marsden Heights Community College in Nelson. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £25,954.50 per annum for 37.5 hours per week. The Caretaker will manage daily operations and provide high-quality caretaking services.

Applicants must have experience in general cleaning, security duties, and supervising others. Benefits include paid leave, life cover, and discounts on various services.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing general cleaning and security duties.
• Experience of supervising the work of others.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school premises.
• Establish a close working relationship with the school and community groups.
• Ensure services are provided to a consistently high standard.

Skills

General cleaning experience

Security duties experience

Good communication skills

Customer care skills

Health and safety understanding

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Overview

EQUANS is recruiting for a Caretaker to join the team in Marsden Heights Community College, Edge End Ln, Nelson BB9 0PR. This is a permanent full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £25,954.50 per annum and 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

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Must undergo A DBS clearance; therefore the ability to pass is essential.

• 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.

Evidence of the right to work in the UK is required. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check.

Benefits

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 growing employee networks including Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.