Caretaker, General Labor, Facility Maintenance

Caretaker

Location:

Multiple sites in BN7 2QS

Salary: SCP: 4 - 6 (starting at £25,185 per annum) Plus a Generous Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

Vacancy Type:
Full Time - 37 hours

Lewes Town Council is building a strong, reliable team of Caretakers to support the day‑to‑day running of our three historic venues:
All Saints Centre, Malling Community Centre and Lewes Town Hall.

If you're practical, hands‑on, organised, and enjoy helping people, this could be the perfect role for you.

Caretakers play a key role in keeping our buildings safe, clean and ready for community use. The role includes general maintenance and DIY tasks, setting up and breaking down events, cleaning, stock checks, opening and locking up, and being a friendly point of contact for hirers and members of the public.

• A supportive team culture where colleagues help each other and take pride in their work
• A secure, Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and development, including building competency and taking on additional responsibilities relating to health and safety
• Experience working in unique Grade II listed buildings central to the cultural life of Lewes
• A varied role supporting events, community groups and local residents
• Stable employment within a respected local council

• Have good general maintenance and DIY skills
• Are reliable, calm under pressure and comfortable working independently
• Are organised with strong time management skills
• Can lift and move equipment such as tables, chairs and staging
• Enjoy interacting with the public in a polite and professional way
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety regulations
• Have basic working knowledge of the internet, using Outlook and Teams
• Are willing to work some evenings and weekends as part of a rota

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Interviews will be held mid-February.

PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will be requested to provide the details of two employer references. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.