Caretaker/Handyperson

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; North Anston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalton Parish Council seeks a highly motivated, honest, reliable and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Caretaker covering Dalton Parish Hall and Sunnyside Community Centre and undertake general handyperson duties including general maintenance. Must be available to work Sunday, Monday and Friday to meet user demand.

Hours are 10-12 per week with the ability to cover the existing caretaker’s holidays (approx. 6.8 weeks per annum) and sickness.

Qualifications

• Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months.
• Hours: 10-12 per week, Sundays, Mondays and Fridays.
• Travel between community centres and to other locations within the parish.
• Must be able to use email, messages and WhatsApp.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking down the buildings, daytime and late at night, security & H.S.E procedures, maintenance work, cleaning, setting out tables and chairs for groups and events at the community centres, dealing with members of the public regarding bookings and dealing with contractors.
• General maintenance duties, litter picking in the community and work as allocated by the Clerk.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

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credit_card Salary salary - £13.71 per hour with annual increase April each year starting April 2027.

Job profile for Caretaker/Handyperson

Caretaker/Handyperson

location_on Dalton Parish Council 27/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary salary - £13.71 per hour with annual increase April each year starting April 2027. Contractual hours 10 Basis Part time Region Rotherham Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning Date posted 09/10/2026 Job reference REQ24171

Job description

Location: Dalton Parish Council

Hours: 10-12 Hours per week, working Sunday, Monday and Friday

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months

Closing date for applications – Friday 27th November 2026

Dalton Parish Council seeks a highly motivated, honest, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual to take on the role as Caretaker covering both Dalton Parish Hall and Sunnyside Community Centre and undertake general handyperson duties including general maintenance. Must be available to work Sunday, Monday and Friday to meet the demand of the users of the centres.

10-12 hours per week working Sunday, Monday and Friday with the ability to cover our existing caretaker’s holidays (approx. 6.8 weeks per annum) and sickness. The applicant must have flexibility to work at various times of the day to meet the business needs, which is dependent on bookings at the community centres and jobs around the parish. Extra hours may be allocated on an ad hoc basis.

Duties include:

Opening and locking down the buildings, daytime and late at night, security & H.S.E procedures, maintenance work, cleaning, setting out tables and chairs for groups and events at the community centres, dealing with members of the public regarding booking the venues and dealing with contractors, general maintenance duties, litter picking in the community and work as allocated by the Clerk.

Holidays – 20 days per year plus the recognised public and statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part- time staff)

Full Clean driving license and vehicle is essential as applicants will be required to travel between the community centres and to other locations within the parish.

Must be able to use email, messages and WhatsApp.

Interviews will be arranged for successful shortlisted candidates week commencing 14th December. If you have not heard from us by 7th December, your application has been unsuccessful.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE