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• Job Title: Site Caretaker
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Ellesmere Port
• Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday
• Salary: From £32,000

We are seeking a hands-on and reliable Site Caretaker to support the smooth and safe operation of our Ellesmere Port site. This is a practical, on-the-ground role that involves maintaining the site’s facilities, addressing maintenance needs directly, and ensuring the workplace remains safe, clean, and compliant with health and safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs across the site
• Ensure building services (e.g., water, gas, heating) are operating safely and efficiently
• Act as first responder to site issues – from basic repairs to coordinating specialist support
• Supervise and support contractors working on-site for repairs and minor projects
• Undertake general upkeep, housekeeping, and improvement projects around the site
• Maintain clear records of maintenance tasks and contractor activities
• Identify, report, and assist in resolving health & safety risks
• Ensure all work complies with SGS’s safety, equality, and integrity standards

• Solid understanding of general building maintenance and site operations
• Practical, hands-on experience with facilities maintenance tasks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full driving licence

Desirable:

• FLT Licence
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Skills in plumbing, electrical, or joinery work
• Experience supervising contractors or working in a laboratory or technical environment
• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC) or equivalent practical experience

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly