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Mobile Caretaker

Posted 28th October 2026

REFERENCE

25666_1793204807

Location
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Salary
Up to£13.21/hr
Job Type
Permanent
Job Discipline
Facilities Management

Relief Mobile Caretaker

Are you passionate about caretaking, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Relief Mobile Caretaker to join our Facilities Team.

Who are Vertas?

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport and environmental management.

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role

Based in the Ilkeston and Long Eaton area, this role is offered on a zero hours contract to provide cover for annual leave and sickness.

Typical working hours are:

  • 7:00am to 10:00am
  • 3:00pm to 6:30pm

Travel time from home to site and back will be paid, along with mileage expenses.

You will play a key role in providing high quality caretaking services, ensuring our clients' environments remain safe, secure, clean and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out day to day maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Ensuring heating, lighting and alarm systems are operating correctly.
  • Completing and recording routine checks and maintaining Health and Safety records.
  • Monitoring site stock levels and undertaking cleaning duties where required.
  • Demonstrating a strong awareness of Health and Safety and attending relevant training courses, all training will be provided.
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, security and presentation across sites.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Experience in a similar caretaking, facilities or maintenance environment.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • A team player who is committed to providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
  • The ability to make sound decisions with the needs of the business in mind.
  • Strong listening skills and the ability to respond effectively to colleagues, customers and suppliers.
  • A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to change in a growing organisation.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Good attention to detail, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and maintenance are achieved.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following health and safety procedures.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous for this mobile role.

Join Vertas and become part of a team committed to making a positive difference every day.


Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:

* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
* Right to Work checks
* Satisfactory references
* Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
* Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
* Assessment of suitability to work with children


This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

Apply Today

If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.

As a supportive employer of the Armed Forces community, we recognise the valuable skills and experience gained through military service, many of which are highly transferable into the workplace. We encourage veterans to apply, even if their military experience does not directly match every requirement of the role

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