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Council Caretaker

Orkney Islands Council -
Kirkwall

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Permanent
£16.47 - £16.80 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

Minor repairs
Premises locking and securing procedures
Lock and unlock routines
Custodial experience
Facilities maintenance

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Council Caretaker

Council Offices

17.5 hours per week

Permanent

£30,060 - £30,662 pro rata

£16.47 - £16.80 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Senior Council Caretaker

Your working pattern is 35 hours per week on a week on/week off basis. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to provide janitorial and security services associated with the management of the Council Offices.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, practical and reliable individual to join our team as a Council Caretaker based at the Council Offices in Kirkwall. This varied role plays an important part in ensuring the Council Offices remain safe, secure and operational. Duties include opening and securing the building, carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs, supporting building systems, undertaking health and safety checks, and helping to maintain a welcoming environment for staff, visitors and members of the public.

You will also assist with setting up Council meetings and events, managing deliveries and supplies, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the Council Offices. The successful candidate will have experience of basic maintenance work, be able to work on their own initiative, and demonstrate a flexible, customer-focused approach. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required to support Council events.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post involves a contractual requirement to:

participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, click here for Standby Information.

This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Applications close on 23.59 Sunday 13 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place w/c 14 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for w/c 28 September 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Donald Kirkpatrick, Senior Council Caretaker at [email protected] or on (01856) 873535 Ext 2293 or 2243.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.

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