Caretaker/Cleaner (part-time)
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Job Title: Caretaker and Cleaner
Location of work: Woodhatch Community Centre
Salary: £25,581 per annum (pro rata - £17,764 per annum)
Basis: Permanent, Part time
Hours: 25 Hours per week
The postholder will be required to work as part of the team at the Centre in the role of caretaker and cleaner, as well as assisting with general tasks when required. They will be responsible for ensuring the building and its surroundings are kept clean, tidy and in good condition. They will be responsible for setting up rooms for different bookings, often with short room turnaround times. They will have a flexible approach and be a strong team player.
The hours of work will vary depending on lettings, to include evenings and weekend working when required and cover for other caretaker’s annual leave and sickness when required.
Responsibilities of role:
• To maintain the building and surroundings to high standard of cleanliness and decoration. Responsible for keeping the car parking areas free of litter, the garden tidy and maintained.
• To prepare the Centre for the various lettings as directed and remain on site during the lettings.
• To prepare refreshment trollies if required by hirers.
• To make the Centre ready for the next day after the lettings.
• To be conversant with and regularly test the fire and security system. To be a key holder and be available to open and close the Centre when required and ensure that it is left secure when not in use.
• To provide assistance to Centre users to ensure their comfort, safety and welfare.
• To undertake simple DIY tasks and decorating.
• To be able to instruct hirers in the use of Centre equipment.
• To monitor supplies, place orders, accept and check deliveries and arrange neat, safe storage.
• To assist the manager as required in all things to ensure the good running of the Centre.
• Be committed to customer care and take pride in helping to provide a happy and well-run facility as a strong team player.
• To be willing to work at other Centres on an ad hoc basis should the need for cover arise.
Behaviours:
• You will be highly motivated and capable.
• Are capable of working well on your own and as be a supportive member of a team.
• Adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn.
• You are confident to make process improvement suggestions where necessary.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 22.10% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Eleanor Parker-Jones, Community Centre Manager on 01737 276395.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 23:59hrs
Interview date: 9th and 10th September 2026
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications. All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Local Government Reorganisation
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is part of the government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) scheduled to take place in April 2027. This means the current two-tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Reigate, will be replaced with two unitary councils made up of East and West Surrey, which will handle all local services. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council will form part of the new East Surrey unitary authority.
Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take some time and during that time we still need to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council(s) which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation.
Further information on LGR can be found here: Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution | Reigate and Banstead
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.
Salary range
- £17,764 - £25,581 per year