Part Time Caretaker
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Occupation Type
Caretakers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Extending
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Application Deadline: 11 March 2026
Department: Estates
Location: Graig Campus
Compensation: £25,959 - £26,207 / year
The Corporate Board is committed to appoint staff who will display initiative and enthusiasm, and further enhance the reputation of the college through a commitment to working as a team member and producing work of high quality. The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a pro-active and innovative person.
The role of Caretaker plays a vital part to ensure the smooth and efficient day to day operation of the campuses in order to provide our learners and staff with the best possible learning environment to fulfil their potential. Caretakers are an integral part of the college team, providing a valued support service within the Directorship of Finance & Estates.
It is a demanding and physical role with a significant amount of time spent actively walking around buildings and the sites.
The position of Caretaker in Coleg Sir Gâr offers an interesting and varied role for a person who has the appropriate skills, enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive approach to work.
Key Responsibilities
The Caretaker will be expected to:-
- Ensure the security of the premises together with its contents; including key holder responsibilities and the operation of security alarm systems.
- Operate heating and lighting systems on campuses.
- Training and full instruction will be given on the operation of the computerised heating and hot water control systems. Checks to be undertaken to ensure all systems are functioning correctly and that room temperatures are maintained. Report any defects / issues immediately to Campus Manager. Training will be provided.
- Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and update record check lists as and when necessary
- Check firefighting equipment on a regular basis and ensure that all exit doors are kept clear.
- Assist Campus Manager / Assistance Campus Manager on evacuation of campus.
- Take regular meter readings of electric, gas and water supplies.
- Empty waste bins and ensure all bags are located at appropriate areas for collection by appointed refuse collectors.
- Ensure waste is stored correctly on site and waste compound areas are kept in good order.
- Assist the College with recycling of items and materials on site.
Essential Criteria:
- Appropriate trade or relevant experience
- Ability to organise and plan work as allocated
- Previous experience of maintenance and repair work
- IT Literate and confident in the use of IT systems and mobile devices
- Good analytical skills
- High degree of self-motivation
- Diplomacy and tact
- GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- First Aid qualification (If you are not First Aid qualified, you will be expected to undertake training as soon as possible)
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Benefits
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
Visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
- You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
Visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.