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Sight for Surrey; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Auto enrolment pension (up to 6% match

Flu vaccinations paid for

Eye test every two years with glasses

DBS check arranged

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sight for Surrey are hiring a full-time Caretaker at our Ashtead site. You will lead general maintenance, oversee safety checks, and coordinate volunteers and external contractors to keep our centre safe, accessible, and welcoming for all visitors.

The role demands practical hands-on skills, good IT literacy, and a proactive, organised approach to daily operations and event support.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers and external contractors.
• Lead Fire Marshall duties and safety checks.
• Good IT literacy and basic desk setups.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Oversee outdoor upkeep and building grounds.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors and suppliers.
• Conduct safety and fire checks as Lead Fire Marshall.
• Assist with event preparation and IT setups to keep spaces accessible and safe.

Skills

General maintenance

IT literacy

Problem solving

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Job description

Join Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey as our full-time Caretaker and play a vital role in keeping our centre running safely, smoothly, and warmly for everyone who walks through our doors. Based at Bridgehead House in Ashtead, you will be the welcoming face and reliable foundation of our charity. This isn't just a standard facility management job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference to a charity dedicated to supporting people with sensory loss. You will lead on creating a safe, high-quality, and accessible environment, serving as a key holder and working alongside and coordinating a small, dedicated team of volunteers and external contractors to keep our building and grounds in top shape.

In this varied, hands-on role, no two days are the same. Your primary duties will span from handling day-to-day general maintenance, minor repairs, and outdoor upkeep to managing external contractors, suppliers, and safety compliance. As our Lead Fire Marshall, you’ll oversee essential fire safety and broader health and safety checks. You will be capable of stepping in with basic IT and desk setups, support event preparation, and help maintain clean, safe, functional and accessible spaces. If you are an organised and proactive problem-solver with basic handy skills, good IT literacy, and have a practical, friendly approach, we would love to have you on our team.

Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum. Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey complies with auto enrolment, we match contributions up to 6%. We offer training opportunities suitable for each role. We pay for annual flu vaccinations and for an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level will be required which we will arrange. For further details of the role, please see the job description.

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 103 years and is the major provider of services for people who blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind in Surrey.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Caretaker

Company: Sight for Surrey

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Ashtead, KT21 2DF

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Sept 2026

Closing date: 16 Oct 2026