Caretaker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Equans is recruiting for a Caretaker to join our team at Ken Stimpson School, Staniland Way, Peterborough (PE4 6JY
). This is a permanent, full‑time role working 40 hours per week.

We offer a salary of £28,851.00 per annum, along with a benefits package.

• Monday to Friday: 07:00–16:00 or 13:00–22:00 (rotating)
• Week 1: 06:00 – 15:00
• Week 2: 10:30 – 19:30
• On‑call rota: approximately 1 in 3 weeks

In this role, you will help maintain a safe, secure, and well‑presented school environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the main on‑site contact for facilities requests
• Complete tasks efficiently within agreed time frames
• Support building operations, including opening, closing, and security
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies
• Maintain clean, safe, and tidy premises
• Build positive relationships with staff, clients, and contractors
• Monitor site activity, including car park and visitor access
• Handle deliveries and move equipment as needed
• Support cleaning standards and report any issues
• Follow all health & safety and company procedures
• Work independently and as part of a team across multiple sites

This is a varied, hands‑on role where reliability and a positive, proactive approach are key.

• 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

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.

• 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

• A full UK driving licence

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. All related enquiries should come to the Resourcing Team, not direct to Equans Managers. Agency involvement is not required.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.