Educational Facilities Caretaker – Flexible Hours & Growth

Bellrock; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

Holiday buy scheme

Discount scheme

Healthcare plan

MotorSave scheme

Refer a friend

Liftshare

Virtual GP

Job summary

Bellrock is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join our Bolton team, supporting the Facilities Manager and Head Caretaker in compliant, timely delivery of FM services.

You will open/close premises, carry out maintenance and safety checks, manage contractors, and assist with event setup and day-to-day tasks. The role involves working on-site across shifts and requires a practical, detail‑oriented approach and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety within FM environment.
• Caretaker in commercial/educational environment.
• Day to day Facilities Management operations and service delivery.
• Use of bespoke CAFM based systems and processes.
• Understanding of statutory compliance.
• Contractor/Supplier management.
• General practical maintenance.
• Data Analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• To support the Facilities Manager and Head Caretaker in the delivery of all services in line with the contractual obligations under the PFI contract agreement.
• Open/close premises, facilities, and grounds to meet the contractual building operating hours and any agreed ad hoc requests.
• Carry out a variety of statutory and non-statutory periodic checks and tasks, recording information accurately.
• To undertake reactive and planned maintenance tasks generated by the Concerto helpdesk.
• To liaise with the helpdesk team ensuring that events/tasks are completed within the Service Level Agreement and appropriately documented on the helpdesk.
• Management of contractors, signing in, conducting inductions, issuing permit to works and ensuring all works are carried out as per specification and safely.
• Carry out general emergency repairs to ensure the building security is maintained.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as required.
• Preparing rooms and halls for a range of uses, including setting out, removal and storage of furniture and equipment, erecting and dismantling stages and platforms.
• To undertake the movement of furniture, deliveries and equipment as required
• Carry out non-routine 'daytime cleaning' tasks such as spillages, as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by line management.
• Ensuring correct procedures are followed concerning HR policies.
• Attend any training, both statutory and mandatory, in-line with Bellrock's legal responsibilities
• Ensure that working areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Identify and report potential safety and security issues.

Skills

Health and Safety

Caretaker experience

Facilities Management

CAFM systems

Contractor management

HVAC/M&E basics

Data analysis

Team player

Job description

Bellrock is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join our Bolton team, supporting the Facilities Manager and Head Caretaker in compliant, timely delivery of FM services.

You will open/close premises, carry out maintenance and safety checks, manage contractors, and assist with event setup and day-to-day tasks. The role involves working on-site across shifts and requires a practical, detail‑oriented approach and a strong safety mindset.