Caretaker

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Caretaker for Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The role covers outdoor area safety, light fittings checks, minor repairs, and seasonal gritting or leaf clearing.

Training will be provided, with hours from 7:30 am to 3 pm, totaling 5 hours per week across five days. The position offers a competitive pay rate (£13.48–£13.92 per hour) and benefits through the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and staff

Qualifications

• Duties include keeping outside areas safe and clean.
• Support building maintenance by checking/replacing light fittings and assisting with minor repairs.
• Gritting, snow and leaf clearing when required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep outside areas safe and clean.
• Assist with building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Provide seasonal gritting/snow/leaf clearing as needed.

Job description

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire – Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Are you looking for a role with great benefits? We have an opportunity for you to join North Yorkshire Council working at one of our schools, Westwood Academy, Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit, Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough, YO11 2PG.

You will be a valued member of our team who will be reliable, dependable and have a strong work ethic. Working for NYC as a Caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring outside areas are kept safe and clean. You will support the maintenance of the building by checking and replacing light fittings, assisting with minor repairs, and gritting/snow & leaf clearing when required. Training will be provided.

The hours are between 7.30 am and 3 pm daily; this will be flexible depending on the needs of the site, totalling to 5 hours per week over 5 days. For this, you will be paid £13.48 - £13.92 per hour. No weekend work!

What can we offer you?

• Competitive rate of pay
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Access to a range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 19 November 2026Interview Date: To be confirmed

Venue for Interview: To be confirmed

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.