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Caretaker, Level 2 (The Lantern)
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Shropshire Council
As Lantern Caretaker, you will play an important role in helping The Lantern operate safely, smoothly and efficiently for staff, visitors and building users. You will be responsible for the day-to-day caretaking of the building, including opening and closing the site, carrying out routine security checks, preparing rooms and work areas, and helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
The role includes undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, reporting defects, monitoring standards within the building, supporting contractors and deliveries on site, and ensuring equipment, lighting, heating and general facilities are operating effectively.
You will also support room set-up and practical arrangements for activities taking place at The Lantern. You will help maintain high standards of health and safety, respond to day-to-day issues in a practical and timely way, and contribute to the security, upkeep and presentation of the premises. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is reliable, proactive and takes pride in providing a high-quality service.
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Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-Day Caretaking: Open and close the site, carry out routine security checks, prepare rooms and work areas, and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Minor Repairs and Maintenance: Undertake minor repairs, report defects, and ensure equipment, lighting, heating, and general facilities are operating effectively.
- Health and Safety: Maintain high standards of health and safety, respond to day-to-day issues in a practical and timely way.
- Support and Coordination: Support room set-up and practical arrangements for activities, support contractors and deliveries on site, and contribute to the security and presentation of the premises.
Requirements
- Practical and organized individual with experience in caretaking, site support, facilities, or building maintenance work.
- Confident in carrying out routine checks, minor repairs, and day-to-day tasks.
- Proactive approach, good awareness of health and safety, and effective communication skills with colleagues, contractors, service users, and the public.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility, particularly in relation to security, keyholding, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
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Additional Information
- Full training and support will be provided.
- Due to the nature of the building contract, the Caretaker does not undertake repair or maintenance work. Responsibility lies with identifying and reporting faults and ensuring that the appropriate procedures are followed.
- There may also be some additional duties across other sites, where required, or additional hours to cover holiday absence.
We would love to get to know you more, so please give us a call if you would like to discuss this role or our team. You can contact Pat Woods at 01743 252896.
Attached Documents
- Advert - Caretaker L2.pdf
- PS - Caretaker L2.pdf
- JD - Caretaker L2.pdf
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