Caretaker
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Are you passionate about cleaning, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our Facilities Team.
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing
About the Role:
Based at Heanor Children's Centre, Heanor, DE75 7BZ, you will be working 15 Hours per week, Mon - Fri 7.30am - 8.30am & 5pm - 6pm, 52 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in providing high-quality caretaking services to oversee maintenance and cleanliness. (uniform provided)
Your responsibilities will include:
- Waste management
- Porterage
- Light decorating
- Maintenance work
- Cleaning
Who are we looking for?
- Great customer service and communication skills and experience in similar setting
- A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
- The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
- Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
- The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.
What You'll Bring
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Good attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and maintenance standards are met.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following health.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
* Right to Work checks
* Satisfactory references
* Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
* Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
* Assessment of suitability to work with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
Apply Today
If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas