The Next Step Trust

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Multi Site Facilties Caretaker

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Clean Driving license D1

Health and Safety Qualification

Willing to complete First Aid at Work training and to
be a First Aider

Experience

Experience of working in a caretaking position

Trade experience

Skills and Knowledge  Good numeracy and literacy skills and IT skills

Physical capability to undertake role.

Working knowledge of health and safety

Working knowledge of Moving and Handling
procedures

Knowledge of cleaning procedures, infection
prevention control and COSHH

Basic maintenance skills – both inside and external
grounds

Gardening skills

The ability to supervise and teach an assistant

Personal Attributes

Good communication skills and teamwork.

A flexible approach to working

The Next Step Trust
The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax, HX1 2DN
Tel. 01422 330938
admin@nextsteptrust.co.uk  www.nextsteptrust.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1114197
Registered Company No. 5711840

An eye for detail and the ability to review and
improve work and processes.

To be able to independently organise and prioritise
tasks and complete work to timescales.

Responsible nature and willingness to be a
keyholder and respond to on call.

Be able to travel between sites (mileage allowance
paid)

A commitment to equality and Inclusion.

A flexible approach to work.

Willingness to complete training.

The Next Step Trust
The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax, HX1 2DN
Tel. 01422 330938
admin@nextsteptrust.co.uk  www.nextsteptrust.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1114197
Registered Company No. 5711840