Caretaker

 About the role

As our Caretaker, you will be responsible for tasks such as unlocking and locking the site, supervising contractors performing maintenance and repairs, and conducting health and safety building checks. You'll also carry out basic minor repairs, assist with installations and temporary exhibitions, and participate in the out-of-hours call-out procedure when required.

This is a part time position for 20 hours a week and can be arranged over 3 or 4 days to suit your preference. However, flexibility on both sides will be essential to meet the needs of the service. For example, if we are holding an event, working days may need to be adjusted by mutual agreement, with ample notice provided in advance.

About you

This is a unique site with a varied and interesting role that would ideally suit someone who is adaptable, creative, and eager to take on new challenges. The Caretaker has the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, requiring a mix of problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration, making it perfect for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fin a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

You will have previous experience of working within a building maintenance role, or similar, and be able to work flexibly on using your own initiative.

As Caretaker you may be expected to travel to other cultural sites, therefore a driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

About Our Offer

Discover a career that comes with incredible benefits:

• Competitive Salary that matches your skills and expertise
• Green Book Local Government Terms
• Top-Tier Pension Scheme with up to 24% employer contributions
• Generous benefits like salary sacrifice for cars via Tusker — Drive a better car through Salary Sacrifice, plus discounts on amazing products and services across top brands with our partner Pluxee: Employee Benefit, Reward, Recognition & Incentives
• Work-Life Balance with a Full -Time 37-hour work week, flexible hours, and hybrid options
• Generous leave allowance — minimum 25 days leave to start, plus bank holidays, with the chance to buy more
• Free Financial Wellbeing Advice to support your future.

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

Applications will close on 17/02/25 and interviews will take place WC 03/03/25

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Caroline Ward via email caroline.ward@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.