Caretaker
Rochdale Borough Council · Rochdale, England
Caretaker at Rochdale Borough Council, based in Rochdale, England, paying £26,427 - £26,847 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £26,427 - £26,847 per annum
- Location
- Rochdale, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Caretaker
Bang in line with the market for caretaker
Reference d6290071e3490e1b90226d397df218e662998ea6
About the role
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council).
About the role:
Facilities Management are looking to appoint a robust and energetic Caretaker to work at this very busy primary School.
The working patterns are 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.45am- 11.15am (Fri 10.45pm) and 3pm -6pm.
Holidays are to be taken throughout school holiday periods in line with the schools holiday pattern.
Hours maybe subject to change dependant on the service needs. Overtime may be required from time to time and the appropriate rate will be paid.
We are looking for someone who is hard-working, honest, with excellent customer care skills with the ability to provide a quality service to this school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining excellent standard of cleanliness of designated areas of the building, and duties will include toilets and associated facilities against an agreed cleaning specification with good attention to detail.
The ability to complete basic practical handypersons duties.
The ability to work to tight schedules with a flexible approach. Be able to work independently and also as part of a team.
Be able to communicate clearly and relate positively with the whole school team. Have a good knowledge of COSHH and Health and safety.
Ensure a secure and safe environment of the site to include record keeping and all compliance checks.
Experience is essential, although consideration will be taken with candidates with skills appropriate and willingness are invited to apply.
Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced Child workforce DBS and background checks.
To apply, please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the Person Specification.
We suggest that when completing your application form you use the Person Specification as headings then give examples and experience.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Supporting Documents
↗ Caretaker JD/PS↗ Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
Reference: d6290071e3490e1b90226d397df218e662998ea6 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 11 Oct 2026 · Listed via Rochdale Borough Council
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