Caretaker/Centre Assistant

• Location: Bolton Council
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)
• Pay Rate: £12.93 per hour (PAYE)

Bolton Council are looking for a dedicated Caretaker / Centre Assistant for a temporary position lasting a minimum of 12 weeks. This role involves providing essential facilities management for Family Hubs across the borough, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all service users.

• Maintain site security, including opening and closing buildings.
• Ensure all facilities around the buildings are in excellent condition, safe, secure, and clean.
• Conduct general repairs, maintenance, and ground upkeep.
• Perform manual handling tasks as needed.
• Report any maintenance issues to the relevant department.
• Undertake fire safety and general health and safety checks.
• Assist with setting up and preparation of rooms for various services.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs to ensure the centre is in good condition.
• Manage the safety and secure storage of all equipment and monitor contractor activities.
• Perform spot-cleaning duties and maintain food hygiene standards within the centres.
• Prepare and serve hot/cold drinks and snacks when necessary.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers and work effectively as part of a team, supporting Reception where appropriate.

• Flexible approach to work, able to respond to the needs of the service.
• Organised and committed to providing excellent facilities.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and provide cover at other centres as required.
• Experience in facilities management or a similar role is advantageous.
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be working on a rota basis between the hours of 7.00am and 18.30pm, with some later opening times until 21.00pm on a shared rota, and Saturday working on a shared rota.