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Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year. Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support. Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel. Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses. Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Roles are either ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.
Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week. The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements. Job Introduction We’re recruiting a Caretaking Technician to help keep a varied portfolio of council buildings safe, welcoming and ready for use. You’ll complete routine maintenance, repairs, safety checks and practical caretaking tasks across different sites.
You’ll also prepare rooms for meetings, events and conferences, support deliveries and contractors, and respond to building-related issues. This is a rewarding, practical role where your work will help colleagues, residents and visitors use our buildings safely and confidently. The role involves driving council vehicles, using tools and equipment, moving furniture and working both indoors and outdoors.
You’ll need a full, clean manual driving licence and the ability to travel between sites. Site-Based role This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace. Interviews for this role will be held on 30th September 2026 At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk Role Responsibilities Carry out planned and responsive caretaking, routine maintenance and minor repairs across a range of council properties. Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings, events and conferences, following the agreed layout and timescale.
Complete regular building and fire-safety checks, keep accurate records and report hazards or problems promptly. Use council vehicles, tools, handheld devices and property systems safely and in line with council requirements. Welcome contractors, record their attendance, manage permits to work and monitor activity while they’re on site. Support deliveries, office moves, emergency clean-ups and minor outdoor work, including clearing snow, ice and weeds when required Ideal Candidate A good standard of education to National Vocational Qualification Level 2, or at least three GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and maths.
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