Caretaker

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the school environment. This full-time role requires maintaining high standards of cleanliness, performing handyman tasks, and communicating effectively with the school team. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer care skills, a flexible approach, and knowledge of health and safety practices. This position may require overtime, and appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in designated areas is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness in designated areas.
• Complete practical handyman tasks.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment of the site.

Skills

Excellent customer care skills

Practical handyman tasks

Ability to work to tight timescales

Flexible approach

Clear communication

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Job description

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. (e.g. your household must pay council tax to Rochdale council)

About the Role

Facilities Management are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join the team at Harwood Park Primary School. This is an important role within a busy and welcoming school environment, supporting the day‑today running, safety and cleanliness of the site.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Morning: 7:00am11:00am (Friday 7:00am10:30am)
• Afternoon: 2:15pm5:45pm

Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods, in line with the school holiday pattern.

Please note that working hours may be subject to change depending on service needs. Overtime may be required from time to time and will be paid at the appropriate rate.

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 check, including a barred list check for the child workforce.

How to Apply

When completing your application, please demonstrate clearly how you meet the 11 essential requirements outlined in the person specification.

We recommend using each person specification criteria as a heading and providing a specific example to show how you meet that requirement. This approach will help ensure your application is clear, structured and easy to assess.

Candidates who are unsuccessful after interview may be considered for casual caretaker/cleaner positions within Facilities Management. The hourly rate for a Casual Cleaner is £12.65 - see job description and person specification below for Cleaner Grade 1.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Policy on Recruitment of Ex Offenders
• ↗ Cleaner Grade 1 Job Description and Person Specification
• ↗ Caretaker Grade 3 Job Description and Person Specification

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