Job Description

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Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role and Responsibilities:

We are currently recruiting for a caretaker for various locations which include the Whitfield office, Kearsney Abbey Cafe, the Maison Dieu (Dover town hall), and the Roman Painted House on a contract of 22 hours per week.

Hours will be spread over 3 to 4 days per week,

including 1 in 3 Saturdays on occasions

. Evenings and Sundays could also be requested on a rota basis.

This role is vital to the day-to-day running of the corporate assets.

Some of the tasks involved will include:

maintenance and minor repairs carrying out weekly heating, lighting and alarm systems test to ensure we are compliant carrying out duties that require working at height booking outside contractors in for associated works to buildings and assisting them in locations office moves ensuring cleanliness of buildings, internally and externally (including paths, car parks and grassed areas) collection and storage of waste arranging tables and chairs for meetings/events ensuring refreshments are replenished in meeting rooms opening and closing the building delivering parcels, franking post and ensuring post services are met to the office needs carrying out H&S weekly/monthly tests across all sites.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who:

can work alone and as part of a team will need to have a proactive way of thinking as at times will need to deliver the day-to-day tasks across the various sites can prioritise workload whilst ensuring that planned weekly Health and safety tasks are carried out across all sites.

has a driving licence as on occasions will be required to work at other locations including the, Kearsney Abbey, the Roman Painted House and Maison Dieu. This will include weekend and evening working.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:

Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension Generous annual leave provision Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre Cycle2Work scheme Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as well as a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) as part of their pre-employment clearances.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post, then please contact Laura Taylor, Facilities Team Leader at laura.taylor@dover.gov.uk or on 01304 872478.

Interviews to be held week commencing 10th November 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,012.00 per year

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/11/2025