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Caretaker

Posted 19th January 2026

REFERENCE

28151_1768834713

Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Salary
Up to£13.17/hr
Job Type
Permanent

Are you passionate about caretaking, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our Facilities Team.

Who are Vertas?

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleague's health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Based at Teledyne, you'll be working 37.5 hours a week (7am - 3pm Monday to Friday) You'll play a key role in providing high-quality caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness.
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Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs, including light painting and decorating.
  • Making sure that heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly.
  • Carrying out and recording basic checks and maintaining Health and Safety records.
  • Monitoring site stocks and undertaking cleaning duties.
  • Demonstrating Health and Safety awareness and have a willingness to attend training courses including Health and Safety (all training will be provided).
  • Waste Management
  • Fork Lift Operations
  • Groundswork

Who are we looking for?

  • Great customer service and communication skills and experience in similar setting
  • A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
  • The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
  • Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
  • The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

  • Good attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and maintenance standards are met.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following health.

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If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.

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