Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Staveley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Netherthorpe School, part of Minerva Learning Trust, is seeking a caretaker to join the Site team. The role covers security, lighting, heating, cleaning, plant operation, porterage, grounds work and handy-person tasks, working 37 hours per week across 52 weeks.

The post supports community groups on site; Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, visa sponsorship is not available; start date is 1 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the premises secure.
• Manage lighting and heating.
• Carry out cleaning.
• Maintain and operate plant.
• Porterage.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Handy-person duties.
• Provide an efficient support service to site users and community groups.

Skills

Efficient, friendly & self-motivated

Job description

This caretaker post sits in the Site team at Netherthorpe School, an 11-18 school run by Minerva Learning Trust. The job keeps the premises secure, lit, heated and clean, and covers plant operation, porterage, grounds work and handy-person tasks. It is 37 hours a week over 52 weeks, and the role supports community groups who use the site. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Keep the premises secure
• Manage lighting and heating
• Carry out cleaning
• Maintain and operate plant
• Porterage
• Grounds maintenance
• Handy-person duties
• Provide an efficient support service to site users and community groups

Skills & knowledge

• Efficient, friendly and self-motivated working

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Support for work-life balance and wellbeing