Caretaker (Casual) - Carrickfergus

Casual Community Centre Caretaker - Carrickfergus

Location: Carrickfergus
Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
Hours: Casual, as and when required

The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting on behalf of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a Casual Community Centre Caretaker based in the Carrickfergus area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and customer-focused individual looking for flexible work within a community setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring community centres are clean, safe, secure, and welcoming for all users.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening, closing, and securing community centre premises
• Carrying out cleaning duties to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation
• Supervising centre bookings and activities when required
• Responding to enquiries from members of the public and facility users
• Setting up and dismantling rooms, equipment, and furniture for events and activities
• Monitoring health and safety requirements and reporting incidents or maintenance issues
• Conducting routine checks of fire safety equipment and emergency systems
• Supporting Council events and community activities as required

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs (including English and Maths at Grade C or above) or equivalent

AND

At least 6 months' experience in:

• Cleaning and security/facility operations
• Dealing with members of the public and customer enquiries
• Administrative duties within a customer-focused environment

OR

A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience in the above areas if GCSE qualifications are not held.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to respond to call-outs outside normal working hours
• Flexibility to work across community centres in the Carrickfergus area
• Availability for evening and weekend work when required
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, or access to suitable transport to carry out the duties of the role

What We're Looking For

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards