Caretaking Technican

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Health benefits programme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a practical Caretaking Technician to maintain safety and readiness of council buildings across sites. You will carry out routine maintenance, safety checks, basic repairs and set up rooms for meetings and events, while supporting deliveries and contractors.

This site-based role requires a clean manual driving licence, the ability to travel between sites, and a focus on health and safety. DBS checks will be part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• National Vocational Qualification Level 2 or at least three GCSEs A*-C including English and maths.
• Full clean manual driving licence and ability to work across sites.
• Health and safety knowledge including COSHH; identify and reduce risks.
• Comfortable using everyday digital tools and recording work accurately.
• Able to work independently, manage workload and adapt priorities.
• Clear respectful communication with residents, visitors, contractors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and responsive caretaking, routine maintenance and minor repairs across a range of council properties.
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings, events and conferences, following the agreed layout and timescale.
• Complete regular building and fire-safety checks, keep accurate records and report hazards or problems promptly.
• Use council vehicles, tools, handheld devices and property systems safely and in line with council requirements.
• Welcome contractors, record their attendance, manage permits to work and monitor activity while they're on site.
• Support deliveries, office moves, emergency clean-ups and minor outdoor work, including clearing snow, ice and weeds when required

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Record keeping and digital tools

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2

GCSEs A*-C including English and maths

Job description

Job Introduction

We're recruiting a Caretaking Technician to help keep a varied portfolio of council buildings safe, welcoming and ready for use.

You'll complete routine maintenance, repairs, safety checks and practical caretaking tasks across different sites.

You'll also prepare rooms for meetings, events and conferences, support deliveries and contractors, and respond to building-related issues.

This is a rewarding, practical role where your work will help colleagues, residents and visitors use our buildings safely and confidently.

The role involves driving council vehicles, using tools and equipment, moving furniture and working both indoors and outdoors.

You'll need a full, clean manual driving licence and the ability to travel between sites.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you'll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 30th September 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Main Responsibility

• Carry out planned and responsive caretaking, routine maintenance and minor repairs across a range of council properties.
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings, events and conferences, following the agreed layout and timescale.
• Complete regular building and fire-safety checks, keep accurate records and report hazards or problems promptly.
• Use council vehicles, tools, handheld devices and property systems safely and in line with council requirements.
• Welcome contractors, record their attendance, manage permits to work and monitor activity while they're on site.
• Support deliveries, office moves, emergency clean-ups and minor outdoor work, including clearing snow, ice and weeds when required

The Ideal Candidate

• A good standard of education to National Vocational Qualification Level 2, or at least three GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and maths.
• You'll hold a full, clean manual driving licence and be able to work across a variety of sites.
• Practical and safety-focused, you'll understand health and safety requirements, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and know how to identify and reduce risks.
• Confident using everyday digital tools, you'll be able to record work accurately and learn the systems needed for the role.
• Comfortable working independently, you'll organise your workload, respond calmly to unexpected problems and adjust priorities when needed.
• With a clear and respectful communication style, you'll work well with residents, visitors, contractors and colleagues while demonstrating our values of being Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative.

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

To be successful in this role, you'll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we'll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We're unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we'll carry out a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Roles are either 'site based' or 'home based'.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

Take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.