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About us
Westbank is a well-established and award-winning Devon-based charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across Devon and the southwest. Our centre in Exminster includes a fully accessible gym, community café, Kidzone, conference facilities, day care services, and a hub of volunteering and wellbeing programmes.
We are proud to have a strong values-led culture, where our team is passionate about delivering high-quality local services that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
About the role
We are looking for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our Operations team. This hands-on role is vital in ensuring our Exminster site is clean, safe, and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
You will lead the cleaning team, carry out minor maintenance and repair tasks, and assist with hospitality room setups. You will be responsible for ensuring the building is presentable each morning and be confident in opening and securing the premises.
What you will be doing:
* Supervising and supporting the cleaning team
* Undertaking cleaning duties in line with agreed standards
* Carrying out basic maintenance and ensuring site safety
* Setting up hospitality rooms as required
* Opening the building daily and ensuring secure closure when needed
* Ensuring COSHH and health & safety regulations are followed
* Completing cleaning logs and reporting issues appropriately
For more information, please read the Job Description.
What we are looking for:
We will be shortlisting on the following criteria:
* Previous experience in cleaning (commercial, domestic, or industrial)
* Strong attention to detail and time management skills
* Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
* Experience supervising or managing a small team (desirable)
* Flexibility to cover absence and occasional extra hours
COSHH training is desirable, but we’re happy to provide this if needed.
What we offer:
* 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata, with the option to purchase additional leave – offering flexibility and time to rest.
* Access to an employee discounts platform – save money on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.
* Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Annual Leave Purchase, to help you make the most of your income.
* Company sick pay after six months of service – because we look after our team.
* Private medical cover available via salary deduction – prioritising your health and wellbeing.
* Access to affordable refurbished tech – helping you stay connected and up to date without the high cost.
* A rewarding role with real community impact – make a genuine difference every day.
* Access to a fully equipped gym and wellbeing resources
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