Flexible Shifts: Community Centre Caretaker & Setup

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25-30 days

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Health care plan

Gym membership

Leisure learning benefits

Car lease scheme

Volunteering days

Salary sacrifice pension

Job summary

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is recruiting a reliable Caretaker to help run the Benchill Community Centre in Manchester. The role covers cleaning, basic repairs, set-up for events, security checks and reception duties, supporting customers and colleagues daily.

The successful candidate will work split shifts, comply with health and safety policies, and complete a basic DBS check. Flexible, practical, and community-minded individuals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities support, or similar practical roles.
• Good knowledge of building safety, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety compliance and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms in line with bookings, including equipment and refreshments.
• Clean and sanitise communal areas, meeting rooms, and facilities between uses.
• Perform regular security checks and basic building maintenance.
• Litter pick and maintain grounds and external facilities.
• Ensure safe building access, carry out lock-up and alarm procedures.
• Work with facilities and operations teams to support events and activities.
• Provide reception cover and general customer support when needed.
• Report faults, incidents or safeguarding concerns per procedures.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Facilities support

Health & safety knowledge

Customer service

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is recruiting a reliable Caretaker to help run the Benchill Community Centre in Manchester. The role covers cleaning, basic repairs, set-up for events, security checks and reception duties, supporting customers and colleagues daily.

The successful candidate will work split shifts, comply with health and safety policies, and complete a basic DBS check. Flexible, practical, and community-minded individuals are encouraged to apply.