Salary: £25,769 – £27,087 per annum
Hours: 38.5 per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Torbay and associated College sites
Reporting to: Site Coordinator
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, organised and safety‑focused Caretaker – Fleet and Driver Compliance to join our Estates and Facilities Team. This is a varied operational role combining fleet coordination, driver compliance, caretaking, security, maintenance and customer service across College sites.
You will play a key part in keeping our vehicles, buildings and grounds safe, compliant and ready for use. The role requires strong attention to detail, confidence in applying procedures, and the ability to work independently while supporting a busy, responsive team.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet & Driver Compliance
- Coordinate day‑to‑day fleet bookings, driving duties and vehicle use.
- Carry out vehicle checks, testing, valeting and minor repairs, escalating issues where required.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, deadlines and safety documentation.
- Deliver minibus familiarisation and in‑house Minibus Lite training (training provided if needed).
- Monitor driver behaviour using Quartix and produce monthly reports.
- Arrange MOTs, tax, insurance, servicing and repairs, ensuring vehicles remain safe and legally compliant.
Health, Safety & Emergency Response
- Support fire safety arrangements, including programming and monitoring fire alarm systems and participating in the Fire Incident Team.
- Act as a trained Fire Marshal and emergency first aider (training provided).
- Complete risk assessments, identify hazards and apply safe working practices.
- Contribute to incident management, business continuity and emergency response procedures.
Caretaking, Maintenance & Estates Support
- Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks, resolving minor issues or escalating where specialist support is required.
- Provide porterage support, including office moves, deliveries, post handling and movement of goods.
- Assist with grounds, parking, traffic control and external area duties.
- Support extreme weather preparations, including gritting when required.
Security & Site Operations
- Maintain vehicle CCTV and tracking systems, reporting faults or compliance concerns.
- Unlock, lock and alarm buildings, responding to and escalating security issues appropriately.
- Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for staff, students and visitors.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in estates, facilities, caretaking, fleet, transport or operational compliance.
- Good understanding of vehicle and driver compliance processes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and maintain accurate records.
- Confident communicator with a customer‑focused approach.
- Competent IT skills for recording checks, updating jobs and producing basic reports.
- Flexible, solutions‑focused and able to work independently.
- Ability to travel across College sites and work agreed shift patterns (between 05:45 and 22:30, Monday–Saturday).
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Basic Health & Safety Certificate.
- Minibus training certification (MiDAS).
- Trade background or maintenance qualification.
- IPAF / PASMA certification.
Additional Requirements
- Commitment to safeguarding, Prevent duty and promoting British values.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role safely, using training and equipment provided.
- Professional presentation and consistent use of uniform and PPE.
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety, compliance and smooth running of College operations. You’ll be part of a supportive Estates and Facilities Team that values professionalism, continuous improvement and excellent service.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
- 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
- 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
- Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
- Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
- Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%;
- Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
- Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
- Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
- On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
- Employee Assistance Programmes;
- Access to Blue Light Card membership;
- Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date:
Interview Date:
Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact XXX via email at [email protected]
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Working at South Devon College, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
