Mobile Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Matlock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group’s Facilities Team is recruiting a Mobile Caretaker to move between sites, covering 25 hours a week over five days (7am to 7pm). The role ensures premises are safe, clean and well maintained, including key holding, waste handling, porterage, light decorating and general maintenance.

Candidates should have prior caretaking, maintenance or trades experience and a solid understanding of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, trades or general handyperson work.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Keeping facilities safe, clean and well maintained at all times.
• Waste management.
• Opening and locking facilities as a key holder.
• Porterage duties.
• Light decorating and general maintenance tasks.
• Cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Independence

Job description

Vertas Group's Facilities Team is recruiting a Mobile Caretaker to move between sites. The work centres on keeping premises safe, clean and well maintained, combining key holding, waste handling, porterage, cleaning, light decorating and general maintenance. Hours are 25 a week over five days, 7am to 7pm, all year round. Candidates need prior caretaking, maintenance or trades experience and a good grasp of health and safety.

What the job involves

• Keeping facilities safe, clean and well maintained at all times
• Waste management
• Opening and locking facilities as a key holder
• Porterage duties
• Light decorating
• General maintenance tasks
• Cleaning duties

What's required

Experience

• Experience in a similar role, such as caretaking, maintenance, trades or general handyperson work

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Proactive and flexible approach to work

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check, where applicable
• Right to work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health and medical clearance, where applicable

Other

• Works well as part of a team
• Makes effective decisions with Vertas's interests in mind
• Listens and responds positively to colleagues, customers and suppliers
• Adapts to change in a growing organisation

Nice to have

• Experience with Legionella control
• Experience with fire alarm systems