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The Gateway Education and Arts Centre, Shrewsbury (with occasional work at Walford College and North Shropshire College, Oswestry, by agreement)
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week, 7:30am–10:30am Monday–Friday)
Salary: £24,260 FTE Per annum, plus call-out charge
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
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About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Caretaker to play a vital role in the smooth daily running of The Gateway. This role focuses on opening up the building each morning, ensuring the premises are safe, secure, clean, and ready for staff, learners, and visitors.
Your responsibilities will include unlocking the site, carrying out routine checks, undertaking minor repairs, basic site and grounds upkeep, and supporting our compliance and health & safety standards. A flexible, hands-on approach is essential to handle day-to-day tasks effectively within a short time window.
Occasional additional hours may be requested by mutual agreement, for example to support evening events or cover site security.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have good practical skills, a proactive attitude, and take pride in your work, we encourage you to apply.
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Key Duties
•Unlocking the Centre and ensuring site security and safety each morning.
•Carrying out daily checks and minor repairs (e.g., replacing light bulbs, basic plumbing, tidying hazards).
•Supporting planned maintenance tasks and reporting any defects.
•Keeping communal areas tidy, litter picking, emptying bins, topping up soap and sanitiser as required.
•Assisting staff and customers with basic Estates tasks as needed.
•Monitoring cleaning standards and reporting any issues.
•Completing routine compliance checks (e.g., weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, water systems) and supporting the Estates team with other checks as required.
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What We’re Looking For
•Practical skills in basic maintenance and repairs.
•Understanding of basic health and safety requirements.
•Able to work independently and use initiative to prioritise tasks.
•Friendly, approachable, and good at communicating with colleagues and the public.
•Pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
•A full UK driving licence is essential.
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Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, friendly working environment and a range of staff benefits including:
•Pro rata salary with generous pension contributions (up to 20% by the College)
•Above average holiday entitlement (pro rata)
•Free on-site parking
•Wellbeing and employee support packages
•Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, and more
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How to Apply
A full job description, person specification, and application form are available on our website.
Please note: all applications must be submitted using the College’s application form; CVs will not be accepted alone, but can be included as additional information.
HLNSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including criminal records and barred list checks.
This position is available with immediate effect — we look forward to hearing from you!
Safeguarding Statement
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.