Caretaker

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College seeks a dedicated Caretaker to ensure a safe and welcoming campus environment. The role encompasses campus maintenance, health and safety adherence, and security responsibilities, while offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus winter shutdown

Generous Local Government pension

Access to staff development programmes

Discounts at onsite facilities

Free parking across campuses

Various shopping and dining discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full UK Driver’s Licence required.
• Good standard of Maths and English necessary.
• Strong organisational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repairs adhering to health and safety legislation.
• Conduct security checks and maintain records.
• Test and record emergency systems ensuring compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to professional development

Good standard of Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker

Location: Arundel Campus

Salary: £24,424.82 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students' learning journey.

We offer a wide range of courses for students of all ages, including A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses, Higher Education, Online learning, and Community courses tailored to the local community's needs.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus winter shutdown in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. More info at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to college staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: Hair Salon & 50% off at Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, Totum with college email
• Parking: Free across all campuses except Arundel
• Blue Light Card: Various discounts for shopping, entertainment, and dining

About the role:

Support the Site Supervisor and Head of Facilities in ensuring the efficient operation of the college campus, maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all.

Carry out campus maintenance and repairs, adhering to health and safety legislation, and handle day-to-day issues related to such works.

Be familiar with health and safety policies, including manual handling, working at height, legionella control, and fire safety.

A valid driver’s license is required due to role responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work complies with College health & safety requirements
• Perform unlocking, locking, and security checks, maintaining key records
• Conduct repairs and decoration to standard
• Detect and report building defects
• Test and record emergency lighting, fire alarms, water systems, fire doors, and emergency exits
• Assist security staff to ensure building safety

Candidate Requirements:

• Full UK Driver’s Licence
• Commitment to professional development
• Good standard of Maths and English
• Strong organisational skills

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting these values through our curriculum, activities, and support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references. We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Note: CV submissions from agencies are not accepted for this role.