Caretaker

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records. 
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic Estates team working between Chorlton High School and CHS South.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £24,404. 

• We are looking for a dependable and practical individual to join our team as a Caretaker, with the ability to perform a range of duties including cleaning, manual handling, security patrols, basic repairs, and preventative maintenance.
•  The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures, and either possess or be willing to develop knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe moving and handling practices.
• You should be capable of following Health & Safety procedures at all times, using relevant equipment effectively, and undertaking all physical aspects of the role.
• A good command of spoken English is essential to enable the effective performance of duties, including the ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, as well as to listen and respond appropriately depending on the audience. This is a vital position that helps ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for all. 

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. 
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. 
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. 
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. 
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. 
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.