Community Centre Caretaker – Carrickfergus.

We are currently recruiting for a Community Centre Caretaker based in Carrickfergus, starting ASAP on a temporary basis.

Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours in line with centre bookings.

Key Duties

• Ensure the community centre and surrounding areas are kept clean, secure and well maintained.
• Carry out regular cleaning duties and maintain adequate stocks of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Open and lock the premises, acting as the primary key holder and responding to call-outs when required.
• Provide on-site cover for bookings and activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Control access to the building and support the security of the premises.
• Respond to enquiries from centre users and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.
• Liaise with community groups and organisations using the facilities.
• Set up and dismantle rooms, equipment and furniture for centre bookings and events.
• Report accidents, incidents, repairs and maintenance issues promptly.
• Conduct routine checks of fire safety equipment and emergency systems.
• Maintain equipment inventories and complete relevant records and administrative tasks.
• Support Council events and participate in mandatory training.
• Work flexibly as part of the wider Community Planning and Development team.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.
• At least 6 months’ experience (or 1 year’s experience if educational criteria are not met) in:
  • Operating facilities, including cleaning and security duties.
  • Dealing with members of the public and responding to enquiries.
  • Carrying out administrative duties within a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to respond to call-outs outside normal working hours within a reasonable timeframe.
• Flexibility to work across Community Centres within the Carrickfergus area, including evenings and weekends when required.

To apply, please send your CV via the link.