Relief Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group in Derbyshire is seeking a relief mobile caretaker to support Saint John Houghton School and other sites. The role involves locking up, waste handling, porterage, light decorating, cleaning and general site support.

This is a zero-hours, ad hoc position with no fixed pattern, requiring independent work, good communication and a commitment to health and safety; enhanced DBS and children's barred list checks where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities, trades or general handyperson work.
• Enhanced DBS check required, with Children's Barred List check where applicable.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking facilities with key holder responsibilities.
• Waste management and recycling duties across sites.
• Porterage and general site support tasks.
• Light decorating and minor repairs as needed.
• Cleaning and housekeeping to maintain high standards.
• Support day-to-day operation of school and commercial sites.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

High standards

Proactive work

Health and safety

Prioritisation

Job description

This relief mobile caretaker post sits within the facilities team at Vertas Group, covering Saint John Houghton School and other sites across Derbyshire. The work centres on keeping premises secure, maintained and clean, including locking up, waste handling, porterage and light decorating. It is a zero-hours, ad hoc role with no fixed pattern, moving between school and commercial sites as needed. Successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check, and a children's barred list check where applicable.

What the job involves

• Opening and locking facilities, with key holder responsibilities
• Waste management and recycling duties
• Porterage and site support tasks
• General maintenance and minor repairs
• Light decorating work
• Cleaning and housekeeping duties
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of school and commercial sites

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities, trades or general handyperson work

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent customer service and effective communication
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Pride in maintaining high standards
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Understanding of health and safety
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond to changing demands

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check, where applicable