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EQUANS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5× salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Referral rewards

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Caretaker to join Blackburn Central High School in Blackburn, BB2 3HJ. This permanent full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with rotating shifts (05:30–13:30 and 14:00–22:00) and a salary of £25,954.50 per annum plus benefits.

You will help maintain a safe, secure, welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors. Responsibilities include general caretaking, cleaning, basic maintenance, security tasks, and health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• A reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• DBS clearance is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Support site security, including opening and closing the premises.
• Build positive relationships with school staff and community users.
• Ensure services are delivered to a high standard.
• Support health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the Area Supervisor to support service delivery.

Skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Equans is looking for a Caretaker to join the team in Blackburn Central High School, BB2 3HJ. This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £25,954.50 per annum and benefits package.Shift times:This role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:Shift 1: 05:30 – 13:30Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00What will you deliver?In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the school site, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.Key responsibilities include:Carrying out general caretaking, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasksSupporting site security, including opening and closing the premisesBuilding positive relationships with school staff and community usersEnsuring services are delivered to a consistently high standardSupporting compliance with health and safety requirementsYou will also work closely with the Area Supervisor to support service delivery across the site.For this role you must undergo A DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essentialWhat we offer.Paid days annual leave(+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could suit you, we encourage you to apply.Essential:A reliable and proactive approach to workGood communication and customer service skillsAbility to organise and prioritise tasksA commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environmentDesirable (not essential):Experience in caretaking, facilities, or maintenance rolesExperience supervising or supporting othersBasic knowledge of building maintenance or systemsUnderstanding of health and safety practicesAdditional information:This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (support will be provided during the process)Who are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.Our ambitionAt Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

Caretaker

Company: EQUANS Salary: £25,954.50 to £25,954.50 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Blackburn, BLACKBURN Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Sept 2026 Closing date: 10 Oct 2026

Summary

Equans is looking for a Caretaker to join the team in Blackburn Central High School, BB2 3HJ. This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £25,954.50 per annum and benefits package.Shift times:This role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:Shift 1: 05:30 – 13:30Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00What will you deliver?In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the school site, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors.Key responsibilities include:Carrying out general caretaking, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasksSupporting site security, including opening and closing the premisesBuilding positive relationships with school staff and community usersEnsuring services are delivered to a consistently high standardSupporting compliance with health and safety requirementsYou will also work closely with the Area Supervisor to support service delivery across the site.For this role you must undergo A DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essentialWhat we offer.Paid days annual leave(+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could suit you, we encourage you to apply.Essential:A reliable and proactive approach to workGood communication and customer service skillsAbility to organise and prioritise tasksA commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environmentDesirable (not essential):Experience in caretaking, facilities, or maintenance rolesExperience supervising or supporting othersBasic knowledge of building maintenance or systemsUnderstanding of health and safety practicesAdditional information:This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (support will be provided during the process)Who are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.Our ambitionAt Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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