Caretaker

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Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NE, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Town Council in Lewes is seeking a Caretaker with good general maintenance and DIY skills for a full-time position of 37 hours per week.
The salary for this role ranges from Scale SCP 4 to 6, starting at £24,404 per annum, along with a generous local government pension scheme.
Candidates should have experience in a similar role, be reliable and hands-on, and possess the ability to work independently while managing public interactions diplomatically.
Responsibilities include daily caretaking, cleaning, maintenance, event setup and breakdown, and assisting Venue Managers as needed.
Applications are due by 11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025, with interviews scheduled for July, and applicants must provide two employer references.

Caretaker

Location: Lewes

Salary: Scale SCP: 4 - 6 (starting at £24,404 per annum) Plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme

Full Time – 37 hours

Do you have good general maintenance and DIY skills, are you organised and can you take a logical approach to tasks? Do you enjoy dealing with members of the public?

This could be the job for you.

The Role

The Town Council is recruiting a Caretaker to carry out the day-to-day caretaking, cleaning, opening/locking up duties at the three Council venues

Caretakers are responsible for basic building and equipment maintenance, repair,set-up and breakdown of events and functions, cleaning, stock monitoring, and assisting the Venue Managers where appropriate.

If you have experience in a similar role, are reliable, hands-on and comfortable working independently, have the ability to remain calm and act diplomatically when dealing with the public, have an understanding of how buildings work and are able to carry out minor repairs, then they’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please do not hesitate to apply.

Applications must be received by11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025

Interviews will be held in July

Please Note - Applicants will be requested to provide the details of two employer references. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.

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