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Caretaker

Posted 10th August 2026

REFERENCE

32525_1786354629

Location
Colwick, Nottinghamshire
Salary
Up to£13.21/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 colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:
Based at Manor Park Infant & Nursery, NG14 6JZ, you will be working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 10:00 and 14:30 to 18:00. You'll play a key role in providing high quality caretaking services to ensure the school site remains safe, secure, clean and well maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Opening and securing the school site
  • Waste management
  • Porterage
  • Light decorating
  • Maintenance work
  • Site inspections and health and safety checks
  • Supporting contractors on site
  • General caretaking duties
  • Cleaning

Who are we looking for?

  • Great customer service and communication skills and experience in a 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 maintenance and cleanliness standards are met
  • Basic maintenance and DIY skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • A proactive approach to keeping the site safe and operational

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre employment checks, which may include:

* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check * Children's Barred List check (where applicable) * Right to Work checks * Satisfactory references * Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable) * Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable) * Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

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