Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Equans is looking for a Caretaker to join our team in Highfield ST Josephs, Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2JE
on a permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £26,837.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern: Split Shift /

What will you deliver? Responsible for the day to day management of the School premises with respect to Caretaking services, establishing a close working relationship with the school and community groups. Ensure that all services are provided to a consistently high standard, through proactive monitoring of site.

For this role you must undergo a DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essential.

What We Offer.

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for? We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Essential:

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, or site services
• Basic maintenance or DIY skills
• A practical, reliable, and proactive approach
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Awareness of health and safety practices

Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please note that the call to action and application link have been removed from this refined description. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse…