Caretaker / facilities operative

Facilities Operative / Caretaker

Location: Middleton
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

About You:

• 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

Hours & Shift Pattern:

36 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1:

• 06:30 – 14:15

Week 2:

• 12:15 – 20:00 (3 days per week)

• 13:15 – 21:00 (2 days per week – to support evening classes)

What We Offer:

• Full training provided

• Consistent weekday hours

• Opportunity to work within an educational environment in Middleton