Evening Caretaker

• Location: Bantry (with the opportunity to pick up shifts across West Cork and potential additional hours in Cork)
• Hours: Up to 30 hours per week - 5 over 7, flexible shift pattern
• Pay: €15.59 per hour
• Contract: School term time (with occasional holiday cover)

  Please note: While up to 30 hours are available, weekly hours may vary depending on school schedules and events.

Evening Caretaker in Bantry

We are currently recruiting a reliable and proactive Evening Caretaker to support school sites across West Cork, primarily based in Bantry. This is a key onsite role during evening hours, ensuring the safety, security and smooth running of school facilities, particularly during sports events and activities.

This role is ideal for a responsible, flexible individual with good practical/DIY skills who enjoys working independently and being a trusted presence onsite.

• Be the onsite point of contact during evening hours (typically 6:30pm-8:30pm on weekdays)
• Provide site supervision during sports events and occasional weekend tournaments (including potential 12-hour shifts on Saturdays or Sundays)
• Act as a Fire Warden (training/certification required)
• Provide basic First Aid assistance in the event of an emergency
• Support the safe operation of the building, including training in HVAC systems
• Carry out light maintenance and DIY tasks as required
• Ensure the premises remain secure, safe and well maintained
• Report any incidents, hazards or maintenance issues promptly

There may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts across other West Cork schools (particularly if you have access to a car) and potentially in university settings in Cork City.

• A strong sense of responsibility and reliability
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during school term time
• Practical DIY or maintenance skills
• Ability to work independently and respond calmly in emergencies
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience as a caretaker, handy person, facilities assistant or fire warden (desirable but not essential)
• Fire Warden and First Aid certification (or willingness to complete training)

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications