Site Caretaker

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry is seeking a hands-on Site Caretaker for their Ellesmere Port site. This role involves practical maintenance tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and supervising contractors. Ideal candidates will possess relevant trade qualifications and practical facilities maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general building maintenance and site operations.
• Practical experience with facilities maintenance tasks.
• Experience supervising contractors in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs across the site.
• Ensure building services are operating safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and support contractors working on-site.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Plumbing

Electrical

Joinery

Education

Relevant trade qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

FLT Licence

Job description

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We are seeking a hands-on and reliable Site Caretaker to support the smooth and safe operation of our Ellesmere Port site. This is a practical, on-the-ground role that involves maintaining the site’s facilities, addressing maintenance needs directly, and ensuring the workplace remains safe, clean, and compliant with health and safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs across the site
• Ensure building services (, water, gas, heating) are operating safely and efficiently
• Act as first responder to site issues – from basic repairs to coordinating specialist support
• Supervise and support contractors working on-site for repairs and minor projects
• Undertake general upkeep, housekeeping, and improvement projects around the site
• Maintain clear records of maintenance tasks and contractor activities
• Identify, report, and assist in resolving health & safety risks
• Ensure all work complies with SGS’s safety, equality, and integrity standards

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general building maintenance and site operations
• Practical, hands-on experience with facilities maintenance tasks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full driving licence
• FLT Licence
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Skills in plumbing, electrical, or joinery work
• Experience supervising contractors or working in a laboratory or technical environment
• Relevant trade qualifications (, City & Guilds, BTEC) or equivalent practical experience