Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values –
Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Days of Working: This position will be based at Sedgefield Community College, working a 2‑week rolling rota: week 1 6 am – 2 pm, week 2 2 pm – 10 pm.

As a Caretaker at OCS, you will play a key role in ensuring that buildings and facilities are safe, well‑maintained and operating efficiently. You will carry out a range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, support compliance activities and help maintain a clean, safe and functional environment for all users.

This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards across a site.

• Monitor energy usage and provide regular meter readings
• Carry out routine checks of fire systems in line with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Complete monthly fire door checks to support safety compliance
• Identify and report repair and maintenance requirements via the helpdesk
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks, including:
  • Changing light bulbs, strips and fuses
  • Basic plumbing tasks such as unblocking drains
  • Minor joinery repairs
• Support the overall upkeep and safe operation of the building
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health & safety and compliance standards

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check
• Experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities environment
• A good understanding of basic maintenance tasks and building upkeep
• Awareness of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues proactively
• Basic IT skills, including the use of helpdesk systems and mobile devices
• A practical, reliable and hands‑on approach to work
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• IOSH Certificate
• Awareness of Legionella control and legislation
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and helpdesk systems

OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where our colleagues feel supported and valued.

We are passionate about developing our people. Through the OCS Academy, you’ll have access to learning opportunities that support your personal development and career progression.

With the Hapi app, you can access a wide range of discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.