Job Opportunity: Porter-caretaker

Vacancy reference 

ECR000507

Salary 

£12.85 per hour

Hours 

Zero hours

Contract 

Casual

Location

Kutton Lane Depot, Newcastle-under-Lyme

About the job 

Porter-caretaker to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective facilities management service to the Council’s premises.

Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the premises are available for use between the times required Make any necessary arrangements for the setting out and collection of furniture etc as determined by any booking for the hire of any room(s) or building(s).
  • Assist in the provision of security arrangements for any public building as required. Carry out cleaning duties to all areas at various council buildings as required, to meet the needs of the service.
  • Use the equipment and materials provided in accordance with proper procedures and Guidelines and COSHH regulations.
  • Report any vandalism, problems with occupancy, equipment and materials requirements to the Facilities Officer as necessary.
  • Ensure that adequate supplies are stock checked, maintained and ordered for use at various council buildings as required.
  • Collect and dispose of any waste in accordance with established procedures and guidelines as required, collect litter and accumulated rubbish from the external vicinity of the building, paying particular attention to drainage gullies etc.
  • Collect, sort and distribute mail, parcels and goods etc throughout the Council’s premises including external collection and delivery points.
  • Service the toilets in the Castle House (and other main buildings), replenishing supplies of toilet rolls, paper towels and soap etc.
  • Staff the Castle House main reception desk between the hours of 7.00am and 8.30am and 5.00pm to 6.00pm or at any other times as directed and to deal with any enquiries received.
  • Assist in the preparation (and the resultant clearing away on completion) for any function held on Council premises.
  • Assist in the collection of wastepaper for recycling and general waste disposal as required. Assist with the movement of furniture within the buildings as directed. Ensure the safety, good order and discipline of persons using any premises during public hires or other organised events.
  • Assist with the safe evacuation of all persons from the buildings in an emergency following previously defined roles.
  • Undertake a wide range of Porterage/Caretaking duties as required. (Gritting etc) Assist in the testing of fire alarms.
  • Carry out basic maintenance. Deliver/Collect mail from nearby Knutton Lane Depot.
  • Open Hassell Street Toilets as and when required.

Why work for us? 

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions.  We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.   

If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop.  We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.

Our historic borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.   

Contact 

Please contact Gary Morgan Gary.Morgan2@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. 

Closing date

5pm on Sunday 29 March 2026

Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated. 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. 

Interview date 

Tuesday 7 April 2026 

While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.

Supporting documents and information
  

Download the job description and person specification

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.  If you would like us to do anything differently during the interview or assessment process please contact our People team (humanresources@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk) 

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, armed forces and care leavers.  As such we offer an interview guarantee scheme where you meet the minimum criteria for the role.  By minimum criteria we mean you must provide us with evidence in your application and supporting information which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of skills and experience defined in the person specification and as indicated by the Disability Confident symbol.

Need help completing the online application form?

Our application form has recently been updated to make it easier to apply, please be aware that you are not able to save your application part way through so please ensure you have all information to hand; 

  • Make a note of the details of the post you are applying for.  
  • Read through the job description and person specification. 
  • Review our values and behaviours. 
  • Ensure that you have relevant job application information to hand i.e. employment details, qualifications and training, professional memberships (if applicable) and the details of two referees. 
  • If you have a CV you can cut and paste information easily into the form.
  • The supporting information section of the application is your opportunity to share with us your key achievements and highlight any relevant experience.   We’d like you to tell us;  who you are, your values and strengths, why you feel you are suitable for the role and finally, your career goals.  
  • We’d suggest typing your supporting information firstly to a Word document and then copy and paste to the supporting information section of the online application.  This way you won’t lose valuable information if the page times out. 
  • At the end of the form you can choose to save a copy of your application, we advise doing this.
  • If you are interested in more than one role, you will need to submit a separate form for each job.

Contact our People team if you have any questions regarding the online application form or require further support (humanresources@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk)
  

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