Caretaker

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 15

Week 2

• 12 00 (3 days per week)
• 13 00 (2 days per week to accommodate evening classes)