Caretaker (Education Sites)

Bellrock; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

Holiday buy scheme

Discount scheme

Healthcare plan

MotorSave scheme

Refer a friend

Liftshare

Virtual GP

Job summary

Bellrock is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join our Bolton team, supporting the Facilities Manager and Head Caretaker in compliant, timely delivery of FM services.

You will open/close premises, carry out maintenance and safety checks, manage contractors, and assist with event setup and day-to-day tasks. The role involves working on-site across shifts and requires a practical, detail‑oriented approach and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety within FM environment.
• Caretaker in commercial/educational environment.
• Day to day Facilities Management operations and service delivery.
• Use of bespoke CAFM based systems and processes.
• Understanding of statutory compliance.
• Contractor/Supplier management.
• General practical maintenance.
• Data Analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• To support the Facilities Manager and Head Caretaker in the delivery of all services in line with the contractual obligations under the PFI contract agreement.
• Open/close premises, facilities, and grounds to meet the contractual building operating hours and any agreed ad hoc requests.
• Carry out a variety of statutory and non-statutory periodic checks and tasks, recording information accurately.
• To undertake reactive and planned maintenance tasks generated by the Concerto helpdesk.
• To liaise with the helpdesk team ensuring that events/tasks are completed within the Service Level Agreement and appropriately documented on the helpdesk.
• Management of contractors, signing in, conducting inductions, issuing permit to works and ensuring all works are carried out as per specification and safely.
• Carry out general emergency repairs to ensure the building security is maintained.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as required.
• Preparing rooms and halls for a range of uses, including setting out, removal and storage of furniture and equipment, erecting and dismantling stages and platforms.
• To undertake the movement of furniture, deliveries and equipment as required
• Carry out non-routine 'daytime cleaning' tasks such as spillages, as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by line management.
• Ensuring correct procedures are followed concerning HR policies.
• Attend any training, both statutory and mandatory, in-line with Bellrock's legal responsibilities
• Ensure that working areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Identify and report potential safety and security issues.

Skills

Health and Safety

Caretaker experience

Facilities Management

CAFM systems

Contractor management

HVAC/M&E basics

Data analysis

Team player

Job description

Caretaker

Bolton

Role Overview

To support the Facilities Manager (FM) and Head Caretaker in the compliant, timely and effective delivery of FM services.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Facilities Manager and Head Caretaker in the delivery of all services in line with the contractual obligations under the PFI contract agreement.
• Open/close premises, facilities, and grounds to meet the contractual building operating hours and any agreed ad hoc requests.
• Carry out a variety of statutory and non-statutory periodic checks and tasks, recording information accurately.
• To undertake reactive and planned maintenance tasks generated by the Concerto helpdesk.
• To liaise with the helpdesk team ensuring that events/tasks are completed within the Service Level Agreement and appropriately documented on the helpdesk.
• Management of contractors, signing in, conducting inductions, issuing permit to works and ensuring all works are carried out as per specification and safely.
• Carry out general emergency repairs to ensure the building security is maintained.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as required.
• Preparing rooms and halls for a range of uses, including setting out, removal and storage of furniture and equipment, erecting and dismantling stages and platforms.
• To undertake the movement of furniture, deliveries and equipment as required
• Carry out non-routine 'daytime cleaning' tasks such as spillages, as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by line management.
• Ensuring correct procedures are followed concerning HR policies.
• Attend any training, both statutory and mandatory, in-line with Bellrock's legal responsibilities
• Ensure that working areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Identify and report potential safety and security issues.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Health and Safety within FM environment
• Caretaker in commercial/educational environment
• Day to day Facilities Management operations and service delivery
• Use of bespoke CAFM based systems and processes
• Understanding of statutory compliance
• Prioritising and delegation of tasks
• Contractor/Supplier management
• General practical maintenance
• Attention to detail and information gathering
• Health & Safety process such as Permit to Work
• Self-motivated - ambitious
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritising workload
• Commitment to Bellrock values
• Customer focussed
• Data Analysis skills
• Good Judgement & understands when and how to escalat issues
• Ability to deal directly with management
• Team player
• Self-motivated - ambitious
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritising workload
• Commitment to Bellrock values
• Customer focussed
• Data Analysis skills
• Good Judgement & understands when and how to escalat issues
• Ability to deal directly with management
• Team player
• Contracted services delivery
• General technical understanding of HVAC/M&E plant and equipment
• Understand client needs
• Data gathering and reporting capability
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working
• Can do and will do attitude

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day-to-day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work between the Bolton office, Monday to Friday 3 shifts 05.30am-14.00pm, 08.00am-16.30pm 13.30pm-22.00pm.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference.

We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.

We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.