Part-time Caretaker

Help keep one of the UK's leading maritime warfare training establishments operating at its best. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining a safe, clean, and professional environment for military personnel, instructors, and learners by carrying out a range of cleaning and building maintenance activities across the site.

Job title:

Part-time Caretaker

Job Description:

🕒 Part-time role – 15 hours a week (can be worked over 2 or 3 days)
📍 Plymouth

🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain clean, safe, and professional facilities.
• Carry out basic building repairs and maintenance.
• Support site safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Assist contractors working on site.
• Help keep the site operational during adverse weather conditions.
• Update maintenance records and support planned maintenance activities.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of basic ground maintenance activities

• Knowledge of basic building services and maintenance activities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels

• Have at least a basic knowledge of computers and be capable of data entry

• Driving license and own transport

This role would suit someone who has experience as a Caretaker or as a Janitor or someone who has recently left the services

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher — including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It’s a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of up to £28,000 pro rata (£11,200)
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
• Part-time role

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
 

For general queries, email CPScareers@capita.com.

Location:

Plymouth

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Part time

Contract Type:

Permanent