Job Description

Caretaker – Lisburn 🧹

Prime Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for 2 temporary Caretakers to support Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

This Caretaker role is based at 50 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP, working within the Community Facilities & Resources Team. The role will involve general caretaking, cleaning, room setup, basic maintenance, customer support and ensuring the premises are safe, clean and ready for use.

Please note: this is to cover ad hoc shifts for staff absences. Hours may vary and shifts will be offered as required to meet operational needs.

Job details 📍

Job title: Caretaker
Location: 50 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP
Hours: Up to 18.5 hours per week, ad hoc cover
Pay rate: £13.69 per hour PAYE
Positions available: 2

The role 🛠️

As a Caretaker, you will help ensure the building is clean, safe, secure and ready for use by Council staff, community groups, organisations and members of the public.

The Caretaker will be responsible for setting up rooms, carrying out cleaning duties, completing basic maintenance tasks, supporting users of the building and ensuring the terms and conditions of hire are followed.

Main duties ✅

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out general caretaking duties within the centre
• Setting up and taking down equipment for user groups
• Preparing rooms for Council staff, groups and organisations
• Assisting with refreshments and snacks when required
• Carrying out cleaning duties including sweeping, vacuuming, washing and polishing
• Cleaning toilets, kitchens and other communal areas
• Emptying bins and ensuring rooms are left clean and tidy
• Securing the building, switching off lights and checking rooms before leaving
• Acting as a key holder and responding to emergencies when required
• Monitoring the car park and keeping outside areas clean and safe
• Removing leaves, debris and obstructions around the premises
• Salting and clearing snow during poor weather
• Reporting defects, damage or breakages in line with procedures
• Carrying out checks linked to community minibuses
• Completing routine checks on fire extinguishers, lights, hand dryers and other equipment
• Keeping basic log records
• Dealing with public enquiries outside office hours
• Taking and receipting payments for room hire when required
• Providing occasional reception cover

What we are looking for 👷

We are looking for reliable, practical and flexible candidates who are comfortable working in a community facility environment.

The successful Caretaker should be able to work on their own initiative, follow instructions, provide good customer service and maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.

Essential requirements 🌟

Applicants should have:

• Previous caretaking, cleaning, facilities, maintenance or similar experience
• Ability to carry out physical duties including lifting, setting up rooms and cleaning
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work flexibly across ad hoc shifts
• Awareness of health and safety procedures
• Ability to keep basic records and report issues
• Reliability and good timekeeping
• A professional and helpful approach when dealing with the public

Apply today 📩

To apply for this Caretaker role in Lisburn, please send your CV to Prime Recruitment Services today.

Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Ireland’s first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.