Caretaker

As a Caretaker you will contribute to the provision of the Economic Development Service across the borough and the general cleanliness of the borough's Markets. You will carry out general cleaning of buildings and open spaces both manually and using machinery. You will also carry out minor repairs and maintenance to Market equipment and will assist in general upkeep of the Markets. You will assist with the security of the market sites and have key holding responsibilities. You will be involved in events that take place in the markets and town centres., You will work 5 days per week from Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week.

You have knowledge, experience and the ability to carry out general building and open space cleaning and basic maintenance, with experience of using cleaning machinery including scrubber/dryers, waste compactors and balers., You can work well both independently and as part of a team in a flexible manner. You have good interpersonal and communication skills. You must also be able to apply health and safety knowledge within the workplace and be well organised., To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

This role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidates to be part of a service that supports The Deal and Wigan as being a place to live, work and visit and deliver services that are high quality, flexible and responsive.

We will provide you with a supportive working environment and regular supervision. You will receive ongoing training, guidance and the opportunity to work in an engaging and supportive environment.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work

Salary: Grade 3, £26,427 per annum. £13.69 per hour

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

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