Caretaker - Harwood Park Primary School

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Harwood Park Primary School. The position involves maintaining cleanliness and performing handyman duties, requiring excellent customer service skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. A commitment to a safe and compliant environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential.
• Ability to work to tight timescales.
• Flexible approach required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of designated areas in the building.
• Complete practical handyman tasks.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment.

Skills

Customer care skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Practical handyman tasks

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale.

About the Role

Facilities Management are looking to appoint a Caretaker to work at Harwood Park Primary School, Heywood.

37 hours per week Monday to Friday 7am-11.00am (Fri 10.30 am) & 2.15pm-5.45pm Holidays to be taken throughout school holiday periods in line with the school holiday pattern.

Please note hours maybe subject to change dependent on the needs of the service. Overtime may be required time to time and the appropriate rate will be paid.

About you

We are looking for someone who is a hard-working, energetic and honest person with excellent customer care skills and the ability to provide a quality service at this busy school site.

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for maintaining an excellent standard of cleanliness of designated areas in the building and duties will include toilets and associated facilities against an agreed cleaning specification and good attention to detail.
• Able to complete practical handyman tasks.
• Ability to work to tight timescales is essential and a flexible approach
• Be able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly with and relate positively to all members of the school team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at work
• Ability to recognise the importance of ensuring a secure and safe environment of the site to include record keeping and the completion of compliance tasks.

Experience is essential, although persons with skills appropriate and a willing attitude are invited to apply.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the 11 essential requirements of the person specification.

We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Candidates who are unsuccessful after interview may be considered for casual caretaker/cleaner positions within Facilities Management. The hourly rate for Casual Cleaner is £12.60 (local living wage).

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom