Caretaker - Kirby

PRS; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS is seeking a Caretaker in Kirby on a contract to end December 2026. The role covers general site management, maintenance, porterage, security and reception with a customer-focused approach. Shifts include 6am–2pm and 10am–6pm, with occasional weekends and overtime as required.

A safe, proactive presence on site is essential to meet H&S, COSHH and contractual standards. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, signing in contractors, performing monthly meter readings and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Front-facing customer service attitude.
• Ability to follow safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Experience with basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Willingness to undertake training and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• General site management including maintenance, porterage, security, and reception.
• Maintain a customer-facing presence and service attitude.
• Ensure building security and sign in contractors in visitor book.
• Carry out reactive tasks as directed by Site Manager and use own initiative.
• Carry out meter readings monthly and perform fire alarm testing (L8).
• Manage external contractors on site per company and H&S guidelines.
• Carry out minor works and basic repairs, e.g., painting and putting up notice boards.
• Adhere to COSHH guidelines and safe storage of chemicals.
• Complete overtime out of hours as required and undertake relevant training.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Site maintenance

Problem solving

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