Job Description

External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (e.g. your household must pay council tax to Rochdale council)

About the Role

Facilities Management are looking to appoint a Caretaker to work at Harwood Park Primary School, Heywood.


This role is 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7am-11.00am (Fri 10.30 am) & 2.15pm-5.45pm. Holidays to be taken throughout school holiday periods in line with the school holiday pattern.


Please note hours maybe subject to change dependent on the needs of the service. Overtime may be required time to time and the appropriate rate will be paid.

About you

We are looking for someone who is a hard-working, energetic and honest person with excellent customer care skills and the ability to provide a quality service at this busy school site.


The successful candidate will:

Responsible for maintaining an excellent standard of cleanliness of designated areas in the building and duties will include toilets and associated facilities against an agreed cleaning specification and good attention to detail. Able to complete practical handyman tasks. Ability to work to tight timescales is essential and a flexible approach Be able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team Able to communicate clearly with and relate positively to all members of the school team. Knowledge of Health & Safety at work Ability to recognise the importance of ensuring a secure and safe environment of the site to include record keeping and the completion of compliance tasks.

Experience is essential, although persons with skills appropriate and a willing attitude are invited to apply.


Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the 12 essential requirements of the person specification.

We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Candidates who are unsuccessful after interview may be considered for casual caretaker/cleaner positions within Facilities Management. The hourly rate for a Casual Cleaner is 12.65.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.