Caretaker


Company:	EQUANS
Salary:	£25,113 to £25,113 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Knowsley , KNOWSLEY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

EQUANS is recruiting for a Caretaker to be based in The Prescott School, Knowsley Park Lane Liverpool, L34 3NB. This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £25,113.00 per annum and benefits package. Shift times:Mon-Fri Early - 0530am-1330pmMon -Fri Late - 1300pm-2100pmRotating Overview:The Caretaker is responsible for the safe, secure and efficient operation of the school site. Duties include opening and locking the building, security checks, reception, visitor and contractor management, porterage, planned and reactive maintenance, minor repairs and supporting community use of the premises. The role also involves maintaining site records, completing meter readings, following Equans health and safety procedures, reporting incidents and managing contractors in line with company requirements. The Caretaker will provide a professional and customer-focused service, respond promptly to requests, work safely and efficiently, and represent Equans positively at all times. The role may include occasional out-of-hours work and other reasonable duties as required. For this role you must undergo BPSS level vetting. Part of this includes DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essential. What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes;24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Required Qualifications, Skills or Experience: Experience in a trade or similar role is preferred but not essential.Health and safety experience, including manual handling and working at height, is preferred but not essential.Excellent customer service skills.Understanding of COSHH guidelines and colour coding.Proficient use of email and basic IT knowledge.Enhanced DBS certification required; this will be applied for upon commencement of the role. Who are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey." We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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