Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Location: Lewes

Caretaker

Location:

Multiple sites in BN7 2QS

Salary: SCP: 4 - 6 (starting at £25,185per annum) Plus a Generous Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

Vacancy Type: (Full Time – 37 hours)

Lewes Town Council is building a strong, reliable team of Caretakers to support the day‑to‑day running of our three historic venues:
All Saints Centre, Malling Community Centre and Lewes Town Hall.

If you’re practical, hands‑on, organised, and enjoy helping people, this could be the perfect role for you.

Caretakers play a key role in keeping our buildings safe, clean and ready for community use. The role includes general maintenance and DIY tasks, setting up and breaking down events, cleaning, stock checks, opening and locking up, and being a friendly point of contact for hirers and members of the public.

Why Join Us?

Lewes Town Council is respected for its professional, supportive working culture and its dedication to serving the residents of Lewes, with venues that host a wide range of community events, performances and civic activities throughout the year. You’ll benefit from:

A supportive team culture where colleagues help each other and take pride in their work
A secure, Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing training and development, including building competency and taking on additional responsibilities relating to health and safety
Experience working in unique Grade II listed buildings central to the cultural life of Lewes
A varied role supporting events, community groups and local residents
Stable employment within a respected local council
We’d love to hear from you if you:

Have good general maintenance and DIY skills
Are reliable, calm under pressure and comfortable working independently
Are organised with strong time management skills
Can lift and move equipment such as tables, chairs and staging
Enjoy interacting with the public in a polite and professional way
Have an awareness of Health & Safety regulations
Have basic working knowledge of the internet, using Outlook and Teams
Are willing to work some evenings and weekends as part of a rota
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for [Company name], please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Interviews:  Interviews will be held mid-February.

PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will be requested to provide the details of two employer references. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references