Caretaker
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,012 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dover, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dover District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DDC0732 |
Summary
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role and Responsibilities:
We are currently recruiting a Caretaker for various locations which include Maison Dieu (Dover Townhall), Kearsney Abby and the Whitfield Office on a contract of 22 hours per week.
This role is vital to the day–to–day running of the corporate assets.
Some of the tasks involved will include:
- Maintenance and minor repairs;
- Making sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly;
- Booking outside contractors in for associated works to buildings;
- Supporting with office moves;
- Ensuring cleanliness of buildings, internally and externally (including paths, car parks and grassed areas);
- Collection and storage of waste;
- Arranging tables and chairs for meetings;
- Ensuring refreshments are replenished in meeting rooms;
- Opening and closing the building;
- Carrying out H&S weekly/monthly tests.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an individual who:
- Can work alone and as part of a team
- Will need to have a proactive way of thinking as at times will need to deliver the day-to-day tasks across the various sites
- Can prioritise workload whilst ensuring that planned weekly Health and safety tasks are carried out across all sites.
- Has a driving licence as on occasions will be required to work at other locations including the Maison Dieu, Kearsney Abbey and the Roman Painted House.
This will include weekend and evening working.
What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
- A generous annual leave provision.
- A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle2Work scheme.
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
A full, clean and valid UK driving license and use of a motor vehicle for business use is required for this role.
As this role involves the use of vibration equipment, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory medical clearance. We will ask you to complete a medical questionnaire which will be sent to our occupational health medical advisor and as a result of this you may be asked to undergo a medical.
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
What Next?
If you would like a further discussion about the post, then please contact Laura Taylor, Facilities Team Leader, at laura.taylor@dover.gov.uk or on 01304 872478.
Interviews to be held week commencing 4th August 2025
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role and Responsibilities:
We are currently recruiting a Caretaker for various locations which include Maison Dieu (Dover Townhall), Kearsney Abby and the Whitfield Office on a contract of 22 hours per week.
This role is vital to the day–to–day running of the corporate assets.
Some of the tasks involved will include:
- Maintenance and minor repairs;
- Making sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly;
- Booking outside contractors in for associated works to buildings;
- Supporting with office moves;
- Ensuring cleanliness of buildings, internally and externally (including paths, car parks and grassed areas);
- Collection and storage of waste;
- Arranging tables and chairs for meetings;
- Ensuring refreshments are replenished in meeting rooms;
- Opening and closing the building;
- Carrying out H&S weekly/monthly tests.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an individual who:
- Can work alone and as part of a team
- Will need to have a proactive way of thinking as at times will need to deliver the day-to-day tasks across the various sites
- Can prioritise workload whilst ensuring that planned weekly Health and safety tasks are carried out across all sites.
- Has a driving licence as on occasions will be required to work at other locations including the Maison Dieu, Kearsney Abbey and the Roman Painted House.
This will include weekend and evening working.
What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
- A generous annual leave provision.
- A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle2Work scheme.
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
A full, clean and valid UK driving license and use of a motor vehicle for business use is required for this role.
As this role involves the use of vibration equipment, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory medical clearance. We will ask you to complete a medical questionnaire which will be sent to our occupational health medical advisor and as a result of this you may be asked to undergo a medical.
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
What Next?
If you would like a further discussion about the post, then please contact Laura Taylor, Facilities Team Leader, at laura.taylor@dover.gov.uk or on 01304 872478.
Interviews to be held week commencing 4th August 2025
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