School Cleaner & Caretaker

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Bolton is seeking a cleaning and caretaking operative for its schools department. This role involves performing general cleaning duties and caretaker responsibilities. Candidates should have good physical fitness and a task-focused attitude. The positions offer permanent contracts, with flexible hours and various benefits including competitive salary and annual leave. Join us to improve outcomes for the Bolton community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts and gym membership prices

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness and task-focused attitude.
• Specified level of spoken English for effective communication.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including vacuuming and mopping.
• Handle caretaker responsibilities as required.
• Follow instructions and work to strict deadlines.

Skills

Good physical fitness

Task-focused attitude

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

We embrace AI to enhance our operations while valuing human talent. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation as a cleaning and caretaking operative for the schools department in the borough of Bolton.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and toilet cleaning.
• Handle caretaker responsibilities as required.
• Follow instructions and work to strict deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Good physical fitness and task‑focused attitude.
• Specified level of spoken English (fluency duty).
• Previous experience is not necessary.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and follow instructions.

Work Schedule & Contract

Cleaning position: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Permanent contract 52 weeks.

Caretaker position: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Permanent contract 52 weeks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance.
• Access to discounts and exclusive gym membership prices.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and pension scheme.
• Flexible work opportunities, employee wellbeing and support services.

We are passionate about improving outcomes and experiences for Bolton people, contributing to a vibrant, connected, and prosperous community.