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Manpower UK; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Casual Caretaker for a 2-5 month assignment on-site. You will maintain a safe, clean, and well-presented environment and support day-to-day site operations with a hands-on, practical approach.

The role requires an enhanced DBS check and offers a fixed 11:30am–6:30pm schedule (Mon-Thu 11:30–18:00, Fri 11:30–18:00) with free on-site parking and the start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and caretaking experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexible, reliable, punctual with health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking, maintenance, and site management duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Support the opening and closing of the site, including alarm activation and deactivation on a rota basis.
• Respond to site-related issues raised by staff and assist with resolving maintenance concerns.
• Monitor and report health and safety issues across the site.
• Complete required monitoring records for site systems and installations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all site users.
• Undertake general upkeep, maintenance, and minor repairs as required.
• Work collaboratively within the caretaking team while also demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Job description

£13.05 per hour | Immediate Start | 2-5 Month Assignment

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a

Casual Caretaker to join their site team on a temporary basis, with an anticipated duration of

2-5 months. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, practical, and hands-on individual who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented environment.

Location: On-site

Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour

Hours: 11:30am - 6:30pm

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday (7.5 hours per day) and Friday (7 hours per day)

Start Date: As early as next week

Parking: Free parking available on site

Compliance: Enhanced DBS check required

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative facilities team, you will help maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, security, and health & safety are upheld at all times.

This role would suit someone with a practical mindset, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the flexibility to support site operations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking, maintenance, and site management duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Support the opening and closing of the site, including alarm activation and deactivation on a rota basis.
• Respond to site-related issues raised by staff and assist with resolving maintenance concerns.
• Monitor and report health and safety issues across the site.
• Complete required monitoring records for site systems and installations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all site users.
• Undertake general upkeep, maintenance, and minor repairs as required.
• Work collaboratively within the caretaking team while also demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.

What We're Looking For

• Practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible attitude.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, site assistant, handyman, or estates experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

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