Rochdale Council
Caretaker
Caretaker at Rochdale Council, based in Castleton Ward, paying £10.15 - £35.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £10.15 - £35.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Castleton Ward
- Closing date
- Sector
- Caretaker
About 33% above the going rate for caretaker
Reference 02956642-1
About the role
External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (e.g. your household must pay council tax to Rochdale council)
About the Role
Facilities Management are looking to appoint a Caretaker at Castleton Primary School, Rochdale
The hours are 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday 10.15am-5.45pm (half hour lunch break). All year round and holidays to be taken in school holiday terms. Additional hours maybe required to meet the needs of the service to which the appropriate overtime will be paid. Hours maybe subject to change to meet the needs of the service
About you
We are looking for someone who is a hard-working, energetic and honest person with excellent customer care skills and the ability to provide a quality service at this busy school.
The successful candidate will:
- Responsible for maintaining an excellent standard of cleanliness of designated areas in the building and duties will include toilets and associated facilities against an agreed cleaning specification and good attention to detail.
- Able to complete practical handy person tasks.
- Ability to work to tight timescales is essential and a flexible approach
- Be able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team
- Able to communicate clearly with and relate positively to all members of the school team.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at work
- Ability to recognise the importance of ensuring a secure and safe environment of the site to include record keeping and the completion of compliance tasks.
Experience is essential, although persons with skills appropriate and a willing attitude are invited to apply.
We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.
Candidates who are unsuccessful after interview may be considered for casual caretaker/cleaner positions within Facilities Management. The hourly rate for a Casual Cleaner is £13.45 per hour.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Supporting Documents
Policy on Recruitment of Ex OffendersCasual Cleaner Grade 1 Job Description and Person Specification
Caretaker JD/PS
Reference: 02956642-1 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Rochdale Council
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