Caretaker/Construction Technician

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting dual role opportunity at a leading college in Warrington for a Caretaker and Construction Technician. The successful candidate will engage in various responsibilities including security and maintenance while contributing to a supportive educational environment. The college emphasizes sustainability and offers an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (32 days plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)

Employee benefits package

Full training and mentoring program

Induction program and buddy scheme

Focus on sustainability

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence, preferably with D1 category.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, porterage, and first aid services.
• Support practical classes and coordinate maintenance and supplies.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dual role post of Caretaker (2 days) and Construction Technician (3 days). The post is within the Estates department.

The caretaking team provides a range of services including security, porterage, postal services, administering first aid, and setting out conference rooms.

The Construction Technician team offers support in practical areas such as preparation for practical classes, organization of maintenance and repairs, and coordination and requisition of supplies.

This is a varied and challenging role requiring commitment, excellent customer care skills, the ability to communicate at all levels, and a proactive attitude. The successful applicant must be a team player, willing to learn new skills, and hold a full driving licence, preferably with D1 category.

The caretaking role will be based at our Winsford site, and the Construction Technician role at our Warrington site.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (32 days plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Employee benefits package
• Full training and mentoring program
• Induction program and buddy scheme
• Focus on sustainability

In October 2019, the College was officially commended as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ranked in the top 10 nationally for pass rates for three consecutive years. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. We foster an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment with high expectations for staff and students. To succeed here, resilience, positivity, autonomy, a strong work ethic, and a learner-centered approach are essential.

The college holds the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework, demonstrating our commitment to best practices in people management and development.

Sustainability is a key priority; principles are embedded across the college, led by senior leaders through our sustainability action plan and committee. For more information, please refer to the attached job description or contact us for an informal discussion.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check.

Referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted before interviews, with at least one reference from your current or most recent employer. Online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates, in line with safeguarding policies.

The college operates on two campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

Applications must be submitted via FE Jobs; CVs and agency CVs will not be accepted.

This vacancy closes on 18th May 2025; interview dates will be confirmed. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.