Caretaker​/facilities operative

Overview

Location: Middleton
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shift rota)

We are currently recruiting a Facilities Operative (Caretaker) on a temporary contract to support a busy college environment in Middleton. This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the safe and effective operation of the site.

• Carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance
• Porterage duties across the college
• External cleaning of the college grounds
• Snow and ice clearance, including gritting external areas when required
• Removal of refuse both internally and externally
• Manual handling duties to support college events such as open days and examinations, including setting up furniture and equipment
• Undertaking any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as required

Please note:

this role does not include key-holding responsibilities.

• Previous experience in a caretaking or facilities role (education environment desirable but not essential)
• Practical experience in the duties listed above
• Educated to a good standard of English and Maths
• Computer literate, confident using a PC, Outlook, and helpdesk-style software (training provided)
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team

36 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:

• 06:15

• 12:00 (3 days per week)
• 13:00 (2 days per week to support evening classes)

• Full training provided
• Consistent weekday hours
• Opportunity to work within an educational environment in Middleton