Caretaker

We have an opportunity available for a Caretaker to join our experienced Estates department based in Northwich. You'll join us on a full-time, permanent basis and, in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,162 - £23,585 per annum. 

About the role:

The successful Caretaker will join the Estates department providing caretaking, security and maintenance services to the College. 

The department comprises of a Site Manager, three full time Caretakers, a part time Assistant Caretaker, and a team of a team of cleaners and two Sports Facilities staff.

Please be aware that the job will entail manual handling and will require a degree of physical stamina. The successful candidate will be required to achieve and maintain competency in a number of work-related areas including first aid, fire safety and other related health and safety training which will be required for the role.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week and are worked Monday to Friday on a shift pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant between 6.30 am and 6.00 pm.  Some additional hours and/or shift changes will be required to accommodate planned college events, and holiday cover within the department, including Sports Facilities.  Such changes are agreed in advance with the Site Manager.

 Part time hours or flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates, please indicate your preferences on your application form.

Your responsibilities as our Caretaker will include:

• Locking and unlocking of areas of the College as required for the efficient and effective operation of the College
• The setting and unsetting of the intruder alarm system, appropriate to College use
• Preparation of areas used throughout the college day, evenings and weekends. This may include the setting up and putting away of equipment/furniture required by College users, as specified by the Site Manager
• In the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, supervising cleaning staff, issue equipment and materials and ensuring the maintenance of cleaning standards, as directed by the Site Manager
• Assisting with traffic control duties as required
• Providing caretaking and security cover for out-of-hours use of the College buildings and site in connection with College events, in accordance with a rota drawn up by the Site Manager
• Standing in for other estates colleagues during periods of holiday and sickness including sports facilities
• Reporting to the Site Manager as may be appropriate, any instances of damage or misuse of premises or equipment
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the site, particularly in relation to litter
• Undertaking duties of a First-Aider, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, for which training and refresher training will be given
• When trained, acting as Fire Warden when on duty and undertaking checks of firefighting equipment and of fire alarms and emergency lights, on a regular basis, as determined by the Site Manager
• Assisting with minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, particularly to minimise disruption to College users
• Attending College as a 'key holder' as may be required by the Police, Intruder Alarm Company etc. and taking action to re-secure building(s) as necessary
• Assisting the Site Manager in the supervision of external contractors working on the College site
• Undertaking site security patrols as directed by the Site Manager

What we’re looking for in our ideal Caretaker:

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Basic computer literacy
• Awareness of safety issues
• Ability to deal with risk assessments
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all site users both in person and in writing

Benefits available to our Caretaker include:

• Generous local government pension scheme arrangements
• Christmas closure period
• Free on-site car parking
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Funding for training and development
• CPD events throughout the year
• Onsite Starbucks cafes
• Onsite canteen and deli bar with daily homemade cakes
• College wide staff lunches
• Christmas social event
• Long service awards
• Access to counseling/EAP service
• Eye care vouchers
• Access to the health plan
• Access to Occupational Health service
• Family friendly policies

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 20th May 2024

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Caretaker please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and positively welcome applications from every section of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from male applicants and those from a black and ethnic minority as they are under-represented within the College. The ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English is essential.  Sir John Deane’s is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore appropriate safeguarding checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made prior to the appointment. We promote the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitments.