Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some flexible working required.
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP. Travel around Diocesan Sites will be required
Salary & Benefits: £24,471 – £29,112 per annum, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days
About: We are expanding our team and seeking a reliable person to join the Diocese of Salford’s Property Maintenance Team. This role involves providing vital maintenance and compliance support to parishes across the Diocese, using your building and maintenance/ repair knowledge to ensure the upkeep of parish and diocesan buildings.
What we are looking for: Conduct external maintenance tasks, including gutter cleaning, rainwater system inspections, and drain unblocking. Maintain paths and walkways, addressing trip hazards and health & safety concerns using jet washing equipment. Repair fence panels and address grounds hazards, such as low-hanging branches or overgrown foliage. Report the condition of parish buildings, including photographs for database updates. Collaborate with the maintenance team to complete tasks efficiently and in compliance with health and safety standards. Drive the new maintenance van.
What you will need: Experience in a similar maintenance role. Ability to work within a team, including staff and volunteers. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, especially in sensitive situations. You will also need a full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to drive a company vehicle. This is an occupational requirement as travel across the diocese is an essential part of the role.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks will be undertaken for working with adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
Applicants must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/national-safeguarding-standards/national-safeguarding-policy
Closing date for applications: 24th February 2026
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If you have any enquiries about the role, please email HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or ring 0161 817 2222