Facilities Caretaker: Centre Ops & Security (Flexible)

Transport for Greater Manchester

Bolton

Hybrid

GBP 12,791 - 12,994

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Car user allowance
Annual leave
Flexible working
Pension scheme

Job summary

Bolton Council is seeking a Facilities Assistant on a fixed-term 12-month contract, working 18.5 hours per week. The role supports Best Start Family Hubs by maintaining security, opening/closing buildings, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. An essential driving licence is required, with an on rota schedule including Saturday/on-call shifts.

Salary in Grade C scp 4 ranges from £12,791 to £12,994, plus an essential car user allowance up to £963 per year and a pay award pending.

Qualifications

  • Full driving licence is essential.
  • Experience in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
  • Commitment to providing a safe environment for service users.
  • Flexible and able to cover a rota.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain site security, opening and closing buildings, ensuring facilities are in excellent condition, safe, secure and clean at all times.
  • Perform general repairs and maintenance, including basic joinery, painting and decorating.
  • Manual handling of equipment and resources.
  • General upkeep of the building, including cleaning and grounds maintenance.
  • Prepare and tidy rooms before and after activities for children and families.
  • Report maintenance issues to the relevant department.
  • Undertake fire safety and general health and safety checks.

Skills

Driving licence
Manual handling
Maintenance basics
Cleaning & grounds
Health & safety

Job description

Bolton Council is seeking a Facilities Assistant on a fixed-term 12-month contract, working 18.5 hours per week. The role supports Best Start Family Hubs by maintaining security, opening/closing buildings, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. An essential driving licence is required, with an on rota schedule including Saturday/on-call shifts.

Salary in Grade C scp 4 ranges from £12,791 to £12,994, plus an essential car user allowance up to £963 per year and a pay award pending.

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