Job Description:

Caretaker

Ellesmere Port & Chester

Circa £13.00 per hour

**Driving Licence required**

Shift Patterns (Monday to Friday):

• Week 1 06:30-14:30
• Week 2 11:30-19:30

Main Responsibilities

The Caretaker will play a key role in ensuring that Council buildings are safe, secure, and fully operational for staff, Members, and visitors. Duties will include:

Building Operations & Security

• Ensuring buildings are prepared and secure for daily use.
• Carrying out opening, closing, and security arrangements.
• Monitoring staff car parks and validating staff passes.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conducting checks on fire and alarm systems, assisting with fire evacuations.
• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks, including monthly tap temperature testing and emergency lighting checks.

Facilities & Maintenance

• Undertaking basic maintenance and repair tasks using light hand tools.
• Meeting and liaising with contractors and engineers on site.
• Maintaining stocks and provisions across Council buildings.

Support Services

• Carrying out portering duties as required.
• Preparing meeting rooms and ensuring equipment is functional.
• Supporting ceremonial occasions and attending to the Sheriff, Lord Mayor, or Mayor when required.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Account Manager or Workplace Solutions Supervisor, consistent with the role and within the borough of Cheshire West and Chester.

Please click apply and send your up to date CV for immediate consideration.