ABOUT US

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO -

Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
Do you want to make a difference to the residents of North Manchester?
Does a job that is interesting and rewarding sound appealing?
As a Caretaker you will provide a high quality, responsive and customer-focused service to residents. Ensuring that the buildings are maintained will full regard to health and safety, fire safety, undertake risk assessments and reporting / chasing repairs. You will be responsible for maintaining all external communal areas such as gardens and car parks. Delivering a flexible and responsive cover over multiple sites and have the means to travel between locations.
Working within the Mobile caretaking service which consists of 15 team members and 1 manager. The role holder will be required to cover multiple high rise blocks and respond to day to day duties.
Saturday working hours may be required on occasions 8.00am to 12.00 with would be paid as overtime .

The main responsibilities are:

• Provide a high-quality cleaning and janitorial service to all communal areas, including landings, stairs, lifts, store rooms, bin chute areas, bin room etc.
• Ensure the building(s) and grounds are cleaned and maintained to a high standard, including management of repairs in communal areas.
• Manage the health & safety of the building(s), including risk assessments and safety systems are check and recorded and any issues escalated.
• You will be a responsible key holder and will ensure the safety and security of the building is managed effectively at all times and report incidences of ASB to the local housing team.
• Carry out regular inspections of general service areas e.g. lifts, communal entrance, stairs, machinery rooms etc. Maintain safety records and report repairs to repairs contractors via the Customer Contact Centre.
• Follow up / chase repairs to ensure they are completed promptly. Report and progress repairs for disabled or elderly tenants or in cases of emergency.
• Be a first point of contact for the residents of the building(s) and assist with any enquiries where possible or ‘signpost’ to the relevant services.

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term conditio

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence