Caretaker

Darlington Borough Council; North East, Darlington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Building Cleaning team at a leading council as a Caretaker & Cleaner. The role requires a motivated individual committed to high standards of maintenance and cleaning. You will work independently while being part of a supportive team. The position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave

Access to training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual committed to high standards.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Join the Building Cleaning team as a Caretaker & Cleaner.
• Achieve high standards of repairs, maintenance, and cleaning.

Skills

Motivation

Independence

Job description

Caretaker (Ref: POS000517)

Hours and Pay

Salary: £25,183 per annum
Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Part time

Job and Application details

Categories: Catering / Cleaning
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 05/05/2025
Closing Date: 20/05/2025

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Building Cleaning team at Darlington Borough Council as a Caretaker & Cleaner at Borough Road Nursery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to achieving high standards of repairs, maintenance, and cleaning. You will be part of a supportive team; however, you must have the ability to work independently.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile, Role Profile Supporting Document, and Known Risks form.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Emma Haigh, Team Leader – Building Cleaning, at 01325 406632.

Benefits of Working at the Council

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with optional Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to training, learning, and development opportunities
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Wellbeing programs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits, visit our Why work for us webpage, which includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Learn more about working with us by visiting the Jobs and Careers homepage.

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