Caretaker

OCS Group; Sedgefield; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hapi app discounts

Wagestream flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland seeks a hands-on Caretaker at a school site in Sedgefield. The role requires opening/closing, maintenance, and compliance duties, including fire/water checks and setting up sports equipment. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

You will monitor energy usage, perform routine safety checks, address maintenance issues, and keep the environment clean and compliant. The ideal candidate is practical, reliable and detail-focused.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities.
• Awareness of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues proactively.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor energy usage and provide regular readings.
• Carry out routine checks of fire systems and safety measures.
• Complete monthly fire door checks for safety compliance.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks (bulbs, plumbing, joinery).
• Support upkeep and safe operation of the building.
• Ensure tasks follow health & safety standards.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Health & safety awareness

Basic IT skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Education

DBS check eligibility

Tools

Helpdesk systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working: This position will be based at Sedgefield Community College, working shift pattern includes 1 week Mon - Fri 6am-2pm and the 2nd week Mon-Thurs 2pm-10pm and Friday 10am-6pm. This position holds a lot of responsibility opening/closing the site completing legal compliance checks fire/water etc on a weekly and monthly basis. Setting up school and sports equipment and general maintenance skills are essential to the role.

As a Caretaker at OCS, you will play a key role in ensuring that buildings and facilities are safe, well-maintained and operating efficiently. You will carry out a range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, support compliance activities and help maintain a clean, safe and functional environment for all users.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards across a site.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor energy usage and provide regular meter readings
• Carry out routine checks of fire systems in line with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Complete monthly fire door checks to support safety compliance
• Identify and report repair and maintenance requirements via the helpdesk
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks, including:
  • Changing light bulbs, strips and fuses
  • Basic plumbing tasks such as unblocking drains
  • Minor joinery repairs
• Support the overall upkeep and safe operation of the building
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health & safety and compliance standards

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities environment
• A good understanding of basic maintenance tasks and building upkeep
• Awareness of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues proactively
• Basic IT skills, including the use of helpdesk systems and mobile devices
• A practical, reliable and hands-on approach to work
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• IOSH Certificate
• Awareness of Legionella control and legislation
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and helpdesk systems

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.