Caretaker – Kirby

PRS (Phoenix Resourcing Services); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

PRS (Phoenix Resourcing Services) is seeking a reliable Caretaker to cover a school site in Kirby. The role involves general maintenance, security, reception duties, and contractor management on a contract until December 2026.

Shifts run from 6am to 2pm and 10am to 6pm, with occasional weekend work. Flexibility to perform shift duties and respond to site needs is required, including safety compliance and site documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in general site management and customer-facing roles.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Familiar with health & safety practices and site security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general site operations including planned and reactive maintenance, porterage, security, and reception.
• Present a consistently customer-focused presence at the site.
• Ensure building security and lock/unlock procedures.
• Maintain visitor books and sign-in of contractors.
• Carry out reactive tasks and minor works as directed by management.
• Manage external contractors and issue access permits while following H&S guidelines.
• Conduct monthly meter readings and fire alarm testing where required.
• Adhere to COSHH guidelines and safe storage of chemicals.
• Respond to school requests promptly and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Undertake training and overtime as required.

Skills

Customer service

Security

Maintenance

Time management

Job description

Job ; Caretaker
Location: Kirby
Pay Rate: 13.02 per hour
Type: Contract role to end December 2026
Hours: Shifts are 6am to 2pm and 10am to 6pm with occasional weekend work – flexibility required to do shift work

• The role covers all aspects of general site management including, planned and reactive building maintenance, porterage, security, reception.
• To present a front always facing customer service attitude to the customer.
• To always ensure security of the building.
• To maintain the clients site visitor book including signing in of contractors.
• Carrying out work safely and efficiently as directed by the Site Manager or other manager as well as using your own initiative.
• Ensuring all equipment used is in good repair and used to company / manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain all company documentation in accordance with required contractual and legal standards.
• Carry out any reactive tasks that may be required during the school day.
• Engage in Toolbox Talks and other company H&S requirements.
• To lock and unlock the school building.
• Report any accidents, near misses, health and safety or environmental issues to the Accident Reporting Helpline or to the Site Manager.
• Manage any external contractors on site to company and H&S guidelines and issue permits to access as required.
• Carry out meter readings monthly.
• To carry out temporary and permanent reactive repairs as required.
• Complete planned maintenance as directed including fire alarm testing, L8 testing.
• Provide a customer focused presence to the site.
• To be vigilant to the security of the school by carrying out site security tours.
• Respond to school requests in a timely manner.
• Complete minor works as required including painting and putting up notice boards etc.
• Ensure COSHH guidelines are followed including safe storage of chemicals.
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Carry out porterage requests as and when required.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Manage the building when Community Use are present on site.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected by the Site Manager.
• To partake in relevant training as and when required.To complete overtime out of hours as and when required.
• To present themselves in a public environment and be able to communicate in a customer