Durham County Council
Caretaker
Caretaker at Durham County Council, based in Hartlepool, North East, paying £25,614 - £26,016 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £25,614 - £26,016 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Hartlepool, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Caretaker
- DBS check
9% below the typical rate for caretaker
Reference 116ab0b1ea6571c1de68911c8371fd0a0eb7381f
About the role
Job Share would be considered
Whole Time
Required to start as soon as possible.
The Governors of Hesleden Primary School require to appoint a Caretaker.
Duties include:
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.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
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.
Closing date for applications is 30th November at 3:30pm
Interview date: TBC
Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT
[phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Attachments
Reference: 116ab0b1ea6571c1de68911c8371fd0a0eb7381f · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 30 Nov 2026 · Listed via Durham County Council
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