Caretaker in Lewes)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Lewes; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Defined Benefit Pension

Zusammenfassung

Lewes Town Council is recruiting a hands-on Caretaker to support the day-to-day running of All Saints Centre, Malling Community Centre and Lewes Town Hall. This full-time role (37 hours) involves maintenance, event setups, cleaning and acting as a friendly point of contact for hirers and the public.

The role offers a salary starting at £26,016 per annum with a generous defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme, and requires independent working, reliability and awareness of health and

Qualifikationen

• Have good general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Are reliable, organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Can lift and move equipment such as tables, chairs and staging.
• Enjoy interacting with the public in a polite and professional way.
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety regulations.
• Have basic working knowledge of the internet and emails.
• Are willing to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota.

Aufgaben

• Caretakers play a key role in keeping our buildings safe, clean and ready for community use. The role includes general maintenance and DIY tasks, setting up and clearing down events, cleaning, stock checks, opening and securing buildings, and serving as a friendly and professional point of contact for hirers and members of the public.

Kenntnisse

General maintenance

DIY skills

Health & Safety

Manual handling

Interpersonal skills

Jobbeschreibung

Caretaker

Full Time - 37 hours

Salary Scale SCP 4 - 6: starting at £26,016 per annum

Plus a Generous Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

Lewes Town Council is building a strong and reliable team of Caretakers to support the day-to-day running of our three historic venues: All Saints Centre, Malling Community Centre and Lewes Town Hall.

If you are practical, hands-on, organised and enjoy helping people, this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, able to work independently, and confident in managing their own workload. You will be able to use sound judgement and initiative to resolve day-to-day issues and ensure our venues operate smoothly.

Caretakers play a key role in keeping our buildings safe, clean and ready for community use. The role includes general maintenance and DIY tasks, setting up and clearing down events, cleaning, stock checks, opening and securing buildings, and serving as a friendly and professional point of contact for hirers and members of the public.

Why join us?

Lewes Town Council is proud of its professional, supportive working culture and its dedication to serving the residents of Lewes, with venues that host a wide range of community events, performances and civic activities throughout the year.

You'll benefit from:

• A supportive team culture where colleagues help each other and take pride in their work
• A secure, Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and development, including building competency and taking on additional responsibilities relating to health and safety
• Experience working in unique Grade II listed buildings central to the cultural life of Lewes
• A varied role supporting events, community groups and local residents
• Stable employment within a respected local council

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Have good general maintenance and DIY skills

Are reliable, organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently

Can lift and move equipment such as tables, chairs and staging

Enjoy interacting with the public in a polite and professional way

Have an awareness of Health & Safety regulations

Have basic working knowledge of the internet and emails

Are willing to work evenings and weekends as part of a rota

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 30 th November 2026

Interviews will be held in December 2026

PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will be requested to provide the details of two employer references. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.