Community Centre Caretaker

Medirest Signature; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is looking for a practical and skilled Community Centre Caretaker to assist with the daily operation and security of their facilities. The role involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of various operational assets, conducting inductions, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams. Benefits include generous annual leave, a local government pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Volunteering days

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and securing buildings.
• Ability to support colleagues and present information appropriately.
• Possession of a valid UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and proper use of operational assets.
• Maintain operational assets in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist in meeting Health and Safety requirements.
• Conduct inductions and health & safety briefings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to travel between sites

Job description

Role: Community Centre Caretaker

Location: Lancaster Way Community Centre, Buckshaw Village

Contract: Part Time (15 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: 25,183 - 25,584 (pro rata: 10,420 - 10,586)

Closing Date: 3 August 2025

We are seeking a practical and skilled Caretaker with experience in maintaining a safe and clean environment and excellent customer service skills. You will assist the Facilities team in providing cover for the day-to-day operation and security of the Council's operational assets.

You'll have the opportunity to work across the Councils' varied sites and work across teams.

What you'll be getting up to

• Security and Usage: Ensure the security and proper use of the Operational Assets and their contents.
• Opening and Closing: Open the Operational Assets prior to usage and secure them following usage, by arrangement with the Facilities team.
• Maintenance: Maintain the Operational Assets in a clean and safe condition, to the standards agreed, and undertake minor repairs.
• Health and Safety: Assist the Facilities team in meeting all Health and Safety requirements within the Operational Assets.
• Asset Coverage: Cover Council-wide assets such as bowling huts, pavilions, and other associated buildings as required.
• Inductions: Carry out and record hirer inductions, including Health & Safety briefings.
• Contractor Access: Arrange access for contractors.

Who we're looking for

• Experience: Cleaning and securing buildings, supporting colleagues, and presenting information in appropriate formats.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, ability to travel between sites when required, and working across teams in a positive and constructive manner to achieve results.

Other requirements

• This role requires you to regularly use a vehicle therefore you must possess a valid UK Driving Licence and your own vehicle.
  

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.