Caretaker

Role overview

Equans is hiring a Caretaker for Marsden Heights Community College, Edge End Ln, Nelson BB9 0PR. This is a permanent, full-time position with a 37.5-hour working week. The annual salary is £25,954.50, along with a benefits package.

Working pattern

• Monday to Friday: 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM
• Monday to Friday, subject to change: either 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Key purpose of the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school premises, focusing on caretaking services and building a strong working relationship with the school and community groups. The role requires maintaining a consistently high standard of service and supporting the Area Supervisor with delivery of the Project Agreement requirements.

Main duties

• Oversee daily caretaking operations across the school premises.
• Work closely with the school and local community groups to support smooth site operations.
• Ensure services are delivered to a high and consistent standard.
• Support the Area Supervisor in fulfilling the Project Agreement obligations.

Checks and compliance

This position requires DBS clearance, so the ability to pass a DBS check is essential. You must also have evidence of the right to work in the UK. A relocation package is not available for this role.

About Equans

In the UK and Ireland, Equans delivers sustainable facilities management, regeneration, and advanced energy and digital services. Across the group, the business operates in 20 countries, employs 90,000 people on 5 continents, and reported a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

Our culture and values

Equans aims to be known for operational excellence and for being an outstanding place to work. Its approach is built around accountability, respect, team spirit, and service focus. The company promotes a culture where people take ownership, act with integrity, support one another, collaborate, and work proactively to meet customer needs.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave plus public holidays
• Life cover equal to 1.5 times annual salary
• Discounts on shopping with major brands and retailers
• Gym membership savings
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Two corporate social responsibility days each year
• Access to learning, professional qualifications, training, and tailored support programmes
• Employee referral reward scheme
• Access to employee networks for Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, Young Professionals, and Veterans & Reservists
• 24/7 employee assistance support and a mental wellbeing app

Additional information

Applications are welcomed from women, ethnically diverse candidates, people with disabilities, and all individuals protected under the Equality Act 2010. The recruitment team handles the hiring process and related checks. Agency involvement is not required, and any enquiries should be directed to the resourcing team rather than to Equans managers.