Casual Caretaker/Cleaner

Bridgend; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual work

Full training and induction

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to work across multiple SS

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a reliable Caretaker/Cleaner to join a casual team with flexible hours across Bridgend Resource Centre and other Adult Social Care sites. You will help maintain secure, clean and welcoming environments, acting as a key holder and supporting day-to-day site operations.

The role offers varied site work, training and a supportive team, with opportunities to cover annual leave, sickness absence and other service needs.

Qualifications

• Has experience in caretaking, cleaning, facilities or building maintenance.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Is organised, dependable and able to work independently.
• Has good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Can respond flexibly to changing service needs and locations.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing and securing buildings in line with established procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Undertaking routine inspections, testing and record keeping for systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting and security equipment.
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance and reporting significant defects or health and safety concerns.
• Monitoring heating systems, water systems and undertaking required Legionella checks.
• Taking meter readings and maintaining associated records.
• Managing waste disposal and supporting compliance with environmental standards.
• Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies and materials.
• Supporting contractors while on site and reporting maintenance issues as required.
• Working across more than one Adult Social Care site within Bridgend County Borough when required.

Skills

Caretaking

Cleaning

Facilities

Building maintenance

Health & safety

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £13.70 per hour

Contractual hours 0

Basis Part time

Job category/type Cleaning / School Cleaning

Date posted 05/11/2026

Job reference 19306

As and when required

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker/Cleaner to join our casual team, providing flexible support to our permanent staff across Bridgend Resource Centre and other Adult Social Care community sites. This role is primarily to provide cover for annual leave, sickness absence and other service needs, with hours offered on an as-needed basis and varying according to operational requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming environments, enjoys a varied role and is looking for flexible work across a number of community-based settings.

About the Role

As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in ensuring our buildings remain secure, well-maintained and presented to a high standard for people who use our services, visitors and staff.

You responsibilities will include acting as a designated key holder and support the day-to-day operation of several sites by:

Opening, closing and securing buildings in line with established procedures

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across buildings and surrounding grounds

Undertaking routine inspections, testing and record keeping for systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting and security equipment

Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance and reporting significant defects or health and safety concerns

Monitoring heating systems, water systems and undertaking required Legionella checks

Taking meter readings and maintaining associated records

Managing waste disposal and supporting compliance with environmental standards

Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies and materials

Supporting contractors while on site and reporting maintenance issues as required

Working across more than one Adult Social Care site within Bridgend County Borough when required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in caretaking, cleaning, facilities or building maintenance

Has a good understanding of health and safety practices

Is organised, dependable and able to work independently

Has good communication and record-keeping skills

Can respond flexibly to changing service needs and locations

Takes pride in delivering high standards and providing excellent customer service

What We Offer

Flexible casual work

Full training and induction

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to work across a range of Adult Social Care community facilities

Local Government Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)

Protecting children, young people and adults at risk is a core responsibility of all Council employees.

If you have the skills, flexibility and commitment to help maintain safe, secure and welcoming community facilities, we would love to hear from you.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.