Caretaker

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wigan is seeking a Caretaker to maintain the cleanliness of its Markets. The role involves general cleaning, basic maintenance, and security responsibilities. This temporary position offers a salary between £24,796 - £25,583 per annum with a 37 hours per week commitment. Candidates should demonstrate cleaning experience and be flexible with work hours.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Ongoing training and guidance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in general building and open space cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Ability to use cleaning machinery including scrubber/dryers and balers.
• Availability to work weekends and flexibility in shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning of buildings and open spaces.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance to Market equipment.
• Assist with the security of the market sites and key holding responsibilities.

Skills

General building and open space cleaning

Using cleaning machinery (scrubber/dryers, waste compactors)

Flexibility in shift patterns

Interpersonal and communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Market

New Market Street,

Wigan

WN1 1PX

Salary: Grade 3, £24,796 - £25,583 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

37 hours per week

Temporary until 31st November 2026

We\'re on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role

As a Caretaker you will contribute to the provision of the Economic Development Service across the borough and the general cleanliness of the borough’s Markets. You will carry out general cleaning of buildings and open spaces both manually and using machinery. You will also carry out minor repairs and maintenance to Market equipment and will assist in general upkeep of the Markets. You will assist with the security of the market sites and have key holding responsibilities. You will be involved in events that take place in the markets and town centres.

About you

• You will have knowledge, experience and the ability to carry out general building and open space cleaning and basic maintenance.
• You will have experience of using cleaning machinery including scrubber/dryers, waste compactors and balers.
• You will be available to work weekends and be flexible in terms of shift patters as the service dictates. You will work 5 days per week from Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week.
• You will be able to work well both independently and as part of a team in a flexible manner in order to meet deadlines and service demands. It is also important that you have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with both colleagues and members of the public.
• You must also be able to apply health and safety knowledge within the workplace and be well organized.
• You may be asked to cover at other Market sites for the needs of the service.

About us

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or \"unbroken\" between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

This role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidates to be part of a service that supports Progress with Unity and Wigan as being a place to live, work and visit and deliver services that are high quality, flexible and responsive.

We will provide you with a supportive working environment and regular supervision. You will receive ongoing training, guidance and the opportunity to work in an engaging and supportive environment.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For more information about this role please contact Nick Hutchinson on 01942 705015 or Suzette Warwick on 01942 513163

Interview dates

• Priority Candidates: 17th November 2025
• All other Candidates: 18th November 2025

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