Community Centre Caretaker


Job description

Join Mid & East Antrim Borough Council as a Community Centre Caretaker, helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all centre users. You'll play a key role in ensuring the facility and surrounding grounds are maintained to the high standards expected by the Council. Apply today to express your interest.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all areas of the Centre, including associated facilities, are kept in a secure clean and hygienic condition and complete weekly cleaning schedules including the removal of litter or graffiti from the outside of the building.
  • Be the primary key holder for designated community centre(s). This will include ensuring that the premises are opened and secured in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for the security of the Centre, in co-operation with the DEA Officer and to control access to all parts of the buildings and responding to all call-outs.
  • Be present on site and provide cover for bookings/activities in line with health and safety requirements. Respond to routine enquiries by telephone or in person and liaise with facility user groups.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • A minimum of 3 GCSEs to include English and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent
  • PLUS 6 months of experience in dealing with members of the public and queries AND in the operation of facilities including cleaning and security duties AND working knowledge of undertaking admin duties within a customer focused environment
  • OR in the absence of GCSEs have 1 year of experience in the above
  • Availability to respond to call-outs outside of core working hours within a reasonable time period AND availability for flexible working in any Community Centre in Carrickfergus area to include evenings and weekends as required
  • A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that allows you to carry out the duties of the post in full

Vacancy ID
1794244
Job ref.
37418
Job Sector
Security and General
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Carrickfergus
Salary
£13.70 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
0
Published date
02/11/2026
Closing date
02/12/2026
Worktime
Casual as and when required

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