Stores & Facilities Caretaker

Bromsgrove District Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in the West Midlands is seeking a self-motivated Stores & Facilities Caretaker to maintain cleanliness and security at their Depot. This role entails cleaning various facilities, assisting with deliveries, and performing minor maintenance work. Candidates should possess a counterbalance forklift license and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers local government benefits and requires working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience as a Yard person/cleaner/Warehouse/Stores.
• Able to cope with physical demands and work in all weathers.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Clean Depot building, including offices, toilets, and canteen.
• Carry out cleaning of external yard area.
• Secure building at the end of the working day.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Reliability

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck

Full UK driving license

Job description

Job Introduction Do you enjoy a varied and busy role and pride yourself on delivering excellent customer service? Do you have experience in carrying out minor maintenance work, cleaning or a background in warehousing and hold a counter balance fork lift truck license? If so, please read on!

We are looking for a self-motivated individual, to join our team as a Stores & Facilities Caretaker.

You will be working Monday Friday, 37 hours a week between the hours of 10:00am-6:15pm with a 45 minute lunch break. You will be primarily based at Bromsgrove Council Depot and carry out housekeeping around the external yard and ensure the building is secure at the end of the working day.

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

Key Requirements

• Clean Depot building, including offices, toilets, kitchen and canteen
• Carrying out cleaning and housekeeping of external yard area
• Secure building and Depot at the end of the working day
• Assist the Supplies unit with unloading of deliveries and the safe storage of the items
• Carry out minor maintenance work around site when required
• Liaise with contractors on site as required

Skills & Experience

• 1 to 2 years experience Yard person/cleaner/Warehouse/Stores
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the role
• Must be able to carry out manual duties in all weathers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and demonstrate initiative to solve problems with limited resources
• Reliable and good timekeeper
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Counterbalance forklift truck license
• Full UK driving license
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance

The Councils Offer a Range Of Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

What Next

Need further information? please contact Chris Beech (recruiting manager) on 01527 534114 or email.

Closing date for completed applications: 11 November 2025 (Midnight)

Interviews will be held week commencing 8 December 2025.

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