Caretaker, General Labor, Building Maintenance

Working Arrangements

Shift Work, Monday to Friday

Permanent

The successful candidate will need to speak English to an appropriate standard.

• Basic Criminal Record Check required.
• Prospective employees must provide a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
• Applicants must be prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa relevant to the type of work.
• Company does not possess a Home Office license and cannot provide sponsorship for visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
• Participants receiving a pension upon commencing employment may have pension entitlements affected; seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

Facilities Management Caretaker will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team ensuring buildings are maintained safely and securely in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

• Porter goods and equipment between various BMBC buildings.
• Set up meeting rooms and events when needed.
• Conduct building walk rounds and perform basic handyman tasks within BMBC buildings as required.
• Report any issues to the FM Helpdesk.
• Be responsible for general maintenance both internally and externally of the buildings ensuring a safe environment for employees, visitors and contractors.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance to premises and equipment as required in line with Health and Safety requirements.
• Carry out operational duties in all weathers including litter picking, bin emptying, cleansing all associated areas, removal of sharps, fly tipping, graffiti, human waste, snow clearance, gardening and weed killing as required.

• English speaking to appropriate standard.
• Basic Criminal Record Check.
• Account of significant time living abroad if applicable.
• Valid visa and relevant legal documents must be ready.
• CVs are not accepted for this role.

We welcome applicants with past convictions and are committed to fairness and an inclusive recruitment process. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves.