Caretaker

Role overview

Equans is hiring a Caretaker for Ken Stimpson School on Staniland Way in Peterborough (PE4 6JY). This is a permanent, full-time position with a 40-hour working week.

The role offers a salary of £28,851 per year and includes a benefits package.

Working pattern

• Monday to Friday shifts rotate between 07:00–16:00 and 13:00–22:00.
• Alternative weekly rota: Week 1 is 06:00–15:00 and Week 2 is 10:30–19:30.
• An on-call rota applies roughly once every three weeks.

What the role involves

You will play a key part in keeping the school environment safe, secure, and well maintained for staff, students, and visitors.

• Serve as the primary point of contact on site for facilities-related requests.
• Carry out assigned tasks to agreed deadlines.
• Support day-to-day building operations, including opening, locking up, and site security.
• Deal quickly with maintenance faults and urgent situations.
• Keep the premises clean, safe, and orderly.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff, clients, and contractors.
• Oversee site movement, including car park activity and visitor entry.
• Receive deliveries and move equipment when required.
• Help uphold cleaning standards and escalate any concerns.
• Work in line with health and safety rules and company procedures.
• Operate both independently and collaboratively across multiple sites.

Additional information

This is a varied, practical role that suits someone dependable, adaptable, and ready to take a proactive approach.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life cover at 1.5 times annual salary.
• Discount schemes with major brands and retailers.
• Reduced-cost gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase option.
• Two corporate social responsibility days each year.
• Access to a wide range of learning options, including professional qualifications, group and one-to-one training, and tailored support programmes.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Access to employee networks covering accessibility, LGBTQ+ inclusion, ethnic diversity, women, working parents, veterans and reservists, and young professionals.
• 24/7 employee assistance support and a mental wellbeing app.

Candidate profile

Applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds and experience levels. If you do not meet every requirement but believe the job is a good fit, you are encouraged to apply.

Essential requirements

• Background in caretaking, facilities, or site services.
• Basic maintenance or DIY ability.
• Reliable, practical, and proactive working style.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work without close supervision and manage tasks effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.

Desirable requirement

• Full UK driving licence.

Employer information

In the UK and Ireland, Equans provides sustainable facilities management, regeneration services, and energy and digital solutions. The organisation has 15,000 employees in the region and operates globally across 20 countries with 90,000 employees on five continents and a 2024 turnover of 19.2 billion euros. It is part of the Bouygues group.

Equans aims to be known for operational excellence and as an excellent place to work. The company focuses on long-term performance through Impact and follows the values of Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

Equal opportunity and other notes

Equans encourages applications from women, ethnically diverse candidates, people with disabilities, and other groups protected under the Equality Act 2010. The company states that it is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.

You must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. No relocation package is available for this position. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, depending on job requirements. The Resourcing Team manages this process, and agency involvement is not needed. Any enquiries should be directed to the resourcing team rather than individual managers.