Porter-caretaker
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Vacancy reference
ECR000507
Salary
£12.85 per hour
Hours
Zero hours
Contract
Casual
Location
Kutton Lane Depot, Newcastle-under-Lyme
About the job
Porter-caretaker to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective facilities management service to the Council’s premises.
Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure that the premises are available for use between the times required Make any necessary arrangements for the setting out and collection of furniture etc as determined by any booking for the hire of any room(s) or building(s).
Assist in the provision of security arrangements for any public building as required. Carry out cleaning duties to all areas at various council buildings as required, to meet the needs of the service.
Use the equipment and materials provided in accordance with proper procedures and Guidelines and COSHH regulations.
Report any vandalism, problems with occupancy, equipment and materials requirements to the Facilities Officer as necessary.
Ensure that adequate supplies are stock checked, maintained and ordered for use at various council buildings as required.
Collect and dispose of any waste in accordance with established procedures and guidelines as required, collect litter and accumulated rubbish from the external vicinity of the building, paying particular attention to drainage gullies etc.
Collect, sort and distribute mail, parcels and goods etc throughout the Council’s premises including external collection and delivery points.
Service the toilets in the Castle House (and other main buildings), replenishing supplies of toilet rolls, paper towels and soap etc.
Staff the Castle House main reception desk between the hours of 7.00am and 8.30am and 5.00pm to 6.00pm or at any other times as directed and to deal with any enquiries received.
Assist in the preparation (and the resultant clearing away on completion) for any function held on Council premises.
Assist in the collection of wastepaper for recycling and general waste disposal as required. Assist with the movement of furniture within the buildings as directed. Ensure the safety, good order and discipline of persons using any premises during public hires or other organised events.
Assist with the safe evacuation of all persons from the buildings in an emergency following previously defined roles.
Undertake a wide range of Porterage/Caretaking duties as required. (Gritting etc) Assist in the testing of fire alarms.
Carry out basic maintenance. Deliver/Collect mail from nearby Knutton Lane Depot.
Open Hassell Street Toilets as and when required.
Why work for us?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.
If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.
Our historic borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.
Contact
Please contact Gary Morgan Gary.Morgan2@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
Closing date
5pm on Sunday 29 March 2026
Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Interview date
Tuesday 7 April 2026
While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.
ECR000507
Salary
£12.85 per hour
Hours
Zero hours
Contract
Casual
Location
Kutton Lane Depot, Newcastle-under-Lyme
About the job
Porter-caretaker to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective facilities management service to the Council’s premises.
Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure that the premises are available for use between the times required Make any necessary arrangements for the setting out and collection of furniture etc as determined by any booking for the hire of any room(s) or building(s).
Assist in the provision of security arrangements for any public building as required. Carry out cleaning duties to all areas at various council buildings as required, to meet the needs of the service.
Use the equipment and materials provided in accordance with proper procedures and Guidelines and COSHH regulations.
Report any vandalism, problems with occupancy, equipment and materials requirements to the Facilities Officer as necessary.
Ensure that adequate supplies are stock checked, maintained and ordered for use at various council buildings as required.
Collect and dispose of any waste in accordance with established procedures and guidelines as required, collect litter and accumulated rubbish from the external vicinity of the building, paying particular attention to drainage gullies etc.
Collect, sort and distribute mail, parcels and goods etc throughout the Council’s premises including external collection and delivery points.
Service the toilets in the Castle House (and other main buildings), replenishing supplies of toilet rolls, paper towels and soap etc.
Staff the Castle House main reception desk between the hours of 7.00am and 8.30am and 5.00pm to 6.00pm or at any other times as directed and to deal with any enquiries received.
Assist in the preparation (and the resultant clearing away on completion) for any function held on Council premises.
Assist in the collection of wastepaper for recycling and general waste disposal as required. Assist with the movement of furniture within the buildings as directed. Ensure the safety, good order and discipline of persons using any premises during public hires or other organised events.
Assist with the safe evacuation of all persons from the buildings in an emergency following previously defined roles.
Undertake a wide range of Porterage/Caretaking duties as required. (Gritting etc) Assist in the testing of fire alarms.
Carry out basic maintenance. Deliver/Collect mail from nearby Knutton Lane Depot.
Open Hassell Street Toilets as and when required.
Why work for us?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.
If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.
Our historic borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.
Contact
Please contact Gary Morgan Gary.Morgan2@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
Closing date
5pm on Sunday 29 March 2026
Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Interview date
Tuesday 7 April 2026
While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.