Caretaker

About the Role

Equans is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Blackburn Central High School (BB2 3HJ) on a permanent full-time basis. The position involves working 37.5 hours each week on a rotating shift schedule:

• Shift 1: 05:30 – 13:30
• Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00

The role includes sustaining daily operational activities of the school site, ensuring a secure, safe, and inviting setting for staff, students, and visitors. The role supports service delivery in close coordination with the Area Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing general caretaking duties, including cleaning and minor maintenance work
• Managing site security by opening and closing the facilities
• Building constructive relationships with school personnel and community users
• Ensuring service levels meet consistently high standards
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and supporting compliance efforts

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Dependable and self-motivated work ethic
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Capability to prioritize and organize varied tasks
• Strong commitment to safety and security

Additional desirable qualifications include facility caretaking or maintenance experience, supervisory skills, fundamental knowledge of building systems, and health and safety practices.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of £25,954.50
• Paid annual leave including public holidays
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount programs for major retailers
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme participation
• Option to purchase additional holiday leave
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year
• Access to a variety of learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and tailored training
• Employee referral rewards program
• Inclusion in employee networks representing diverse groups, such as Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programs and mental wellbeing applications

About Equans

Equans operates internationally as a leader in sustainable facilities management, energy, and digital services with 15,000 employees in the UK & Ireland and 90,000 globally across 20 countries. The company emphasizes operational excellence and cultivating an inclusive culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, teamwork, and customer-focused service.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equans encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and promotes a workplace where every individual is valued and supported to be themselves. The organization supports various networks for underrepresented communities and complies with Equality Act 2010 protections.

Additional Information

• This role requires an enhanced DBS clearance, with support provided throughout the process.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Agency inquiries should be directed to the Equans Resourcing Team; direct contact with managers is not appropriate.