Caretaker

Durham County Council · Hesleden, England

Caretaker at Durham County Council, based in Hesleden, England, paying £25,614 - £26,016 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£25,614 - £26,016 per annum
Location
Hesleden, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
14 hours ago
Closes
9 Oct 2026
Sector
Caretaker

Bang in line with the market for caretaker

Reference f9257f4ccc9b6cbcf6d0254acfc801bf1f1d836c

About the role

Required from 2 November, 25 hrs per week. Split shifts Monday to Friday (2.5hrs am & 2.5hrs pm)

To carry out a full range of duties to provide for high standards of cleanliness and general security and maintenance of school premises.  

To include handy person activities and cleaning duties.
• Designated key holder.
• Responsible for locking and unlocking premises.
• Setting security alarm systems as required.
• Responding to security alarm or other call outs.
• Regular legal, health & safety checks.
• Identify and report any deficiencies external or internal.
• Monitor & report fuel, electricity, water and taking readings.
• Monitor stock (cleaning materials).
• Arranging collection of waste.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  

Closing date:  9.10.2026
Interview date:  13.10.2026
Application forms should be returned to the school.

Hesleden Primary School 
Hesleden
Hartlepool
TS27 4PT

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Email:  [email removed]
Website:  https://www.hesledenprimary.org.uk

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Reference: f9257f4ccc9b6cbcf6d0254acfc801bf1f1d836c · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 9 Oct 2026 · Listed via Durham County Council

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