Estates Caretaker
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, BL9 9BB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75782508 |
Summary
The College is looking to recruit an Estates Caretaker on a full-time, permanent basis.
The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, throughout the year, and the salary is Points 6 of the Support Staff Salary Scale (£25,558 per annum), plus an annual enhancement of £500 per annum for call-outs, plus an hourly rate.
The 36.25 hours per week will be worked on a rotating, four weekly shift pattern consisting of:
Weeks 1 to 3: Monday to Friday 6.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
then
Week 4: Monday 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday 2.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
The post holder must be available during out of work hours for emergency call out (mobile phone provided). Occasional weekend working will be required. This is undertaken on a rota basis by all of the team. The postholder will be required to provide cover for College evening events and the absence of other members of the premises team as appropriate, including evenings, sometimes at short notice.
For a full background in relation to the College, and full details in relation to the role and responsibilities, including the person specification, please see Applicant Information Pack attached.
The application form can be obtained by following the link - https://www.holycross.ac.uk/about-us/job-vacancies
If you feel you meet the requirements of the post and are inspired by the prospect of taking up this important role at Holy Cross, so crucial for the College in so many ways, I hope you will apply to join us. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Department (by email only) by 8.00am on 23rd February 2026. Interviews will take place on 2nd March 2026.
Holy Cross College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are advised that any offer of appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance as well as other relevant checks.
Prospective applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer job packs/application forms in a different format (e.g. large print) or would like help completing their application form should contact HR on 0161 762 4522 to discuss their specific requirements.
Supporting Documents
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