Caretaker, Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services

Are you passionate about caretaking, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our Facilities Team.

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleague's health, safety and wellbeing.

Based at New Mills Nursery School, High Peak, SK224AQ
, you will be working 12.5 hours a week, Monday‑Friday 7am‑8am & 4pm‑5.30pm. You will play a key role in providing high‑quality caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness.

• Carry out day‑to‑day maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure heating, lighting, and alarm systems are working properly.
• Carry out and record basic checks and maintain Health and Safety records.
• Monitor site stocks and undertake cleaning duties.
• Demonstrate Health and Safety awareness and attend training courses, including Health and Safety (all training will be provided).
• Ad‑hoc duties may require cover when council meetings & events lead into the evening late, including setting up rooms – tables & chairs, tea & coffee refreshment.
• Clean as deep cleans are required during office closed hours.
• Operate cleaning machines such as carpet cleaners, hard floor cleaners, and high‑reached dusting equipment.
• PAT testing experience would also be desirable in this role, as undertaken throughout the whole building.
• Basic maintenance knowledge helpful for this role (painting, repairs, putting up notice boards, etc.).

• Great customer service and communication skills and experience in a similar setting.
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and maintenance standards are met.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following health processes.

If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.