Caretaker

Role overview

EQUANS is hiring a Caretaker for Marsden Heights Community College, Edge End Ln, Nelson BB9 0PR. This is a permanent, full-time position based on site.

The role is scheduled for 37.5 hours each week and offers a salary of £25,954.50 per year, along with a benefits package.

Working hours

• Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• Monday to Friday, with timings subject to change, either 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

What the role involves

You will oversee the everyday running of the school site from a caretaking perspective and build a positive working relationship with the school and local community groups. The expectation is to keep service delivery at a consistently high level and support the Area Supervisor in meeting the terms of the Project Agreement.

Compliance requirements

This position requires DBS clearance, so the ability to pass the check is essential. You must also be able to provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

What the employer offers

• Paid annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life cover worth 1.5 times annual salary.
• Discounts on shopping with major brands and retailers.
• Reduced-rate gym membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two paid corporate social responsibility days each year.
• Access to a wide range of learning options, including professional qualifications, group and individual training, and tailored support programmes.
• Employee referral reward scheme.
• Access to employee networks including Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant should have experience with general cleaning, security duties, and basic maintenance of buildings, equipment, and associated systems. Previous experience supervising others is also important. Strong communication and customer service skills are needed, together with a solid understanding of health and safety. You should also be able to organise tasks and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.

About EQUANS

In the UK and Ireland, EQUANS provides facilities management, regeneration, and energy and digital services. Its workforce helps support decarbonisation across the built environment for businesses, public sector organisations, communities, and government bodies.

Worldwide, EQUANS operates in 20 countries with around 90,000 employees across five continents and reported turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. The company is part of the Bouygues group.

Values and culture

EQUANS aims to be known for operational excellence and as an excellent place to work. Its approach is built around accountability, respect, team spirit, and service focus. The company emphasises integrity, high standards, collaboration, and a proactive attitude toward customer needs.

Additional information

The employer encourages applications from women, ethnically diverse candidates, people with disabilities, and other groups protected under the Equality Act 2010. A relocation package is not available for this position. Some roles may require a disclosure check, depending on the requirements of the post. Recruitment enquiries should be directed to the resourcing team.

This is a permanent full-time role with no internship duration and no immediate-start detail stated.