Caretaker, Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services

Job Title:

Facilities Operative / Caretaker

Location:

College Campus

Hours:

36 hours per week, Monday – Friday (shift rotation)

Contract:

Permanent
DBS:
Enhanced DBS required (essential)

Role Purpose

The Facilities Operative / Caretaker will support the safe, clean, and effective operation of the college site. The role involves carrying out routine caretaking, porterage, and grounds duties to ensure a well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks across the college site.
Undertake porterage duties, including the movement of furniture, equipment, and resources.
Maintain the external areas of the college, including cleaning and upkeep of the grounds.
Carry out snow and ice clearance, including gritting external pathways and access routes as required.
Remove refuse and waste from internal and external areas in line with site procedures.
Provide manual handling support for college activities such as open days, examinations, and events, including setting up and clearing furniture and equipment.
Use the college helpdesk system to receive and update job requests.
Carry out any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as required.

Please note:

this role does not include key holding responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Enhanced DBS clearance
Educated to a good standard of English and Maths
Confident and competent in using a PC, including email (Outlook) and basic systems (training provided for helpdesk software)
Ability to carry out manual handling tasks safely
Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern
Reliable, practical, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Desirable

Previous experience in a caretaking or facilities role, ideally within a school or college environment
(

Note:

Previous education-sector experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.)

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

The role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

Week 1

06:30 – 14:15
Week 2

12:15 – 20:00 (3 days per week)
13:15 – 21:00 (2 days per week – to accommodate evening classes)