Caretaker

Reed; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro rata salary

34–38 days holiday pro-rata

Defined benefit pension

Free refreshments

Protective clothing

Job summary

Reed is seeking a part-time Caretaker in Wymondham, Norfolk to join the Estates Team. The role focuses on building maintenance, safety compliance, and event setup. A current driving licence and reliability are essential, with a pro rata salary based on experience.

The position involves securing facilities, basic repairs, and keeping areas clean, with duties including driving college vehicles as needed. Benefits include a pension, holidays, and non-contractual perks.

Qualifications

• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• A current, clean driving licence.
• Sound track record in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain high standards.
• Experience in caretaking or maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, and new work as needed.
• Manage basic plumbing tasks, electrical consumables replacements, and attend to faults, repairs, and breakdowns.
• Ensure the security of buildings by locking/unlocking facilities and managing anti-intruder alarms.
• Set up for college events and prepare rooms or marquees as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the estate, including cleaning gullies, gutters, and drains, and managing refuse removal.
• Drive college vehicles as required for various tasks and maintain them.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and report any breaches.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Driving licence

Construction/maintenance experience

Independent work

Caretaking experience

Job description

Caretaker

• Annual Salary: £25,614 per annum, Pro Rata £14,235 per annum
• Location: Wymondham, Norfolk
• Job Type: Part-time
• Thurs 8am until 4.30pm, Friday 2pm until 10pm
• 24 Sundays in term time - 8pm-8pm 1 hour break

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our Estates Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and be proficient in various technical aspects related to maintenance and caretaking. This role requires someone who can work independently, is punctual, and reliable.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Carry out building maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, and new work as needed.
• Manage basic plumbing tasks, electrical consumables replacements, and attend to faults, repairs, and breakdowns.
• Ensure the security of buildings by locking/unlocking facilities and managing anti-intruder alarms.
• Set up for college events and prepare rooms or marquees as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the estate, including cleaning gullies, gutters, and drains, and managing refuse removal.
• Drive college vehicles as required for various tasks and maintain them.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and report any breaches.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• A current, clean driving licence.
• A sound track record of work in relevant areas of construction or maintenance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain high standards of work.
• Experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive pro rata salary based on experience.
• Annual holiday entitlement for full-time support staff is 34 days (including bank holidays), rising to 38 days after 5 years' service, pro-rata for part-time.
• Enrollment in a defined benefit pension scheme with significant employer contributions.
• Non-contractual benefits including free refreshments.
• Protective clothing provided where appropriate.