Caretaker

NRL; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Caretaker for a position in Ellesmere Port. Responsibilities include maintaining council buildings, ensuring security, and performing basic maintenance using hand tools. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and the ability to work independently and flexibly. This role requires driving capabilities and participation in out-of-hours events. A works van will be available on-site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and work independently.
• Practical approach to maintenance and security.
• Commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are prepared and secure for staff and visitors.
• Carry out portering duties and check fire and alarm systems.
• Monitor staff car parks for valid passes.
• Maintain stocks and provisions in council buildings.
• Perform basic maintenance duties using hand tools.
• Prepare meeting rooms for functions and events.
• Participate in out-of-hours ceremonies.

Skills

Hands-on building maintenance

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility for out-of-hours events

Commitment to safety and service standards

Job description

On behalf of our client, NRL Recruitment are looking for a Caretaker for work based in Ellesmere Port.

Duration: Asap start until 27.02.2026

Location: Ellesmere Port CH65 0BA

Hours of Work: Week 1 06:30-14:30, Week 2 11:30-19:30

You must be able to drive. A works van will be issued but will remain on site.

What We’re Looking For:

• A hands-on, practical approach to building maintenance and security.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support out-of-hours events when required.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and service.

Main Responsibilities:

• The jobholder must ensure that council buildings are prepared, operational and all security arrangements in place for the arrival and departure of staff, Members and visitors.
• The jobholder is to carry out all portering duties including checking of fire and alarm systems in all operational buildings and to assist in fire evacuations.
• Monitoring of staff car parks including the checking of validity of staff passes.
• To ensure all stocks and provisions are maintained throughout Council buildings.
• Carry out basic maintenance duties using various light hand tools and carry out daily building checks and reporting them through CAFM system.
• Carry out basic Maintenance activities such as weekly flushing of water outlets.
• Meet and liaise with contractors and Engineers on site.
• Prepare meeting rooms in readiness for meetings and functions, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
• Take part in out of hours ceremonial occasions at Chester Town Hall, Uniform will be provided.
• Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Account Manager/Workplace Solutions Supervisor from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Principal Responsibilities of the job and in any location within the borough of Cheshire West and Chester.

About the Recruitment Agency:

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. We support contracting companies with energy transition plans and work with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.