Caretaker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a Caretaker to join the Facilities team in Worcester. The role covers management and operation of all College buildings and supporting day-to-day maintenance tasks.

Candidates should have relevant industrial experience and a qualification in first aid or a willingness to obtain one. The post involves travel to other campuses as required, and occasional on-call duties with an allowance.

Qualifications

• Relevant industrial experience in facilities or maintenance.
• Qualification in first aid or willingness to gain one.
• Ability to carry out general maintenance repairs.

Responsibilities

• Be conversant with the management and operation of all buildings occupied by the College.
• Be on call for out of hours requirements (allowance paid)
• Ensure the College is unlocked and secured as required
• Assist with suppliers delivering incoming goods and distribute deliveries.
• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work legislation.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

General building upkeep

Education

First aid certificate or willingness to obtain

Job description

Salary: Up to £25,381 per annum - depending on experience

Caretaker37 Hours x 52 Weeks Salary range is from £24,556 to £25,381. Starting salary will be dependant upon qualifications and experience. Worcester and Malvern Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To become a Caretaker in our Facilities department, we need someone who has relevant industrial experience, a qualification in first aid or a willingness to gain this, and the ability to carry out general maintenance repairs.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

Although this position is centred on our Redditch and Bromsgrove campuses, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has a flexible approach to working, you will support in many aspects. To name a few:

• Be conversant with the management and operation of all buildings occupied by the College.
• Be on call for out of hours requirements (allowance paid)
• Ensure the College is unlocked and secured as required
• Assist with suppliers delivering incoming goods and distribute deliveries.
• Comply with the requirements of the ‘Health and Safety at Work’ legislation.

ABOUT US

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green! Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling Regular Continuing Professional DevelopmentOpportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards processGenerous holiday allowanceAgile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discountsFantastic progression opportunitiesA mentor to support you in your new roleCycle to Work SchemeFree onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW. The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this.

This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity. For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils. Closing date for this post is: 28 August 2026Interview date: TBC