Caretaker

New Appointments Group; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Temporary Caretaker in Sheerness. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £15-£20 per hour and an immediate start. Duties include unlocking/locking, general caretaking, and liaising with contractors to keep the site safe and presentable.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, practical, and capable of working independently, with a DBS check required and flexibility for opening/closing shifts between 9am and 8pm.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexibility to cover opening/closing shifts and a practical approach to caretaking.

Responsibilities

• Carry out opening and closing duties on a shift basis.
• Undertake general caretaking and estates duties across the site.
• Carry out routine checks of buildings and facilities.
• Report maintenance issues, damage or health and safety concerns.
• Assist with setting up and clearing areas as required.
• Ensure the premises are secure and ready for use.
• Support contractors and maintenance teams as required.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Independent

Flexible

Practical

Job description

Caretaker

Location: Sheerness

Contract: Temporary

Start Date: Immediate

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £15-£20 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Caretaker to join our clients team on an immediate-start basis.

This is a varied role suited to someone who is practical, reliable and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out opening and closing (unlocking/locking up) duties on a shift basis.
• Undertake general caretaking and estates duties across the site.
• Carry out routine checks of buildings and facilities.
• Report any maintenance issues, damage or health and safety concerns.
• Assist with setting up and clearing areas as required.
• Ensure the premises are secure and ready for use.
• Support contractors and maintenance teams when required.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

About You

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Practical and confident carrying out general caretaking duties.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexible and willing to work on a shift basis.
• Professional and approachable.
• Comfortable with opening and securing premises.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS required
• Previous caretaking, estates, facilities or maintenance experience
• Availability for an immediate start.
• Flexibility to work the required opening/closing shifts between 9am and 8pmThe role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.