Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Number of Vacancies: 1

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Regular

Proposed Interview Date:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Hours of Work: 37

Hiring Manager:
Lisa Coggin

Contact Number:

Job Description

Summary:

This is a full time permanent position. Join Our Team Hull Training and Adult Education is seeking a reliable, proactive, and practical Caretaker to help maintain a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming environment across our training centres. This is a varied and hands-on role that supports staff, learners, visitors, and contractors by ensuring our buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will take pride in keeping our sites operational, compliant, and presentable.

As Caretaker, you will undertake a wide range of building, maintenance, security, cleaning, and site support duties, including:

• Opening and securing buildings.
• Setting up training rooms, workshops, and examination spaces.
• Carrying out basic repairs, maintenance, and DIY tasks.
• Maintaining safe, clean, and hygienic communal, office, and learning environments.
• Undertaking grounds maintenance, including gardening, gritting, leaf clearance, and external cleaning.
• Monitoring heating systems and carrying out routine building checks.
• Completing health and safety inspections, fire safety checks, water hygiene monitoring, and maintaining associated records.
• Supervising contractors on site and reporting maintenance issues.
• Assisting with furniture moves, deliveries, stock management, and transportation of equipment between sites.
• Supporting the service's commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This role requires flexibility to meet the operational needs of the service. While the majority of hours will be worked during standard operating times, the successful candidate will also be required to:

• Work occasional early mornings to open buildings and prepare facilities for training and examinations.
• Work occasional late evenings to support classes, events, examinations, and secure premises at the end of the day.
• Work some weekends to support service delivery, examinations, events, maintenance activities, and building security requirements.
• Appropriate notice will be provided wherever possible, and working arrangements will be managed in line with service requirements.

• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or DIY-related role.
• Good practical maintenance and problem-solving skills.
• A full driving licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• An understanding of health and safety responsibilities within the workplace.
• A commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.

• Knowledge of building maintenance and site security procedures.
• Experience with in an education, training, or public sector environment.
• Awareness of fire safety, water hygiene, and facilities management requirements.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting learners and staff across Hull. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the smooth operation of education and training facilities while developing your skills in facilities and site management.

To undertake general, handyperson duties and manual tasks in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Hull Training and Adult Education Service buildings and sites. To liaise with staff, visitors, contractors, supplies and other team members to ensure a clean and safe environment for all staff and learners.