Caretaker

Caretaker / Site Officer

£27,500 to £29,500 Plus benefits

We are recruiting for a Caretaker / Site Officer on behalf of our prestigious client based in Godmanchester and Huntingdon Cambridgeshire. This is a busy, friendly environment and they are looking for a positive, hardworking Caretaker / Site Officer who has a keen commitment to providing high standards of service delivery of customer care to cover two sites near each other.

The Caretaker / Site Officer role is to ensure the security and upkeep of the sites. The role involves a range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the sites. This includes security, cleanliness, porterage, routine maintenance and refurbishment, minor repairs, supervision of external contractors, checking of facilities and utilities and advising the Trust Site Team on suggested improvements to the site.

Responsibilities for the Caretaker / Site Officer include :

• Act as principle key holder (shared responsibility)
• Manage the day-to-day premises ensuring that all areas of compliance are maintained.
• Conduct fire safety bell testing, weekly checks for the site. Inclusive of water hygiene, boiler checks.
• Be responsible for securing the site at the end of each day.
• Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the site, general handyman / caretaker skills are essential.
• Be knowledgeable in relation to Health and safety regulations. Identifying issues and remedying
• Carry out general porterage and event set up.
• Undertake other duties as referenced in the Job Description.

Skills & Experience for the Caretaker / Site Officer:

• Have experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational environment.
• Must be able to pass Enhanced DBS check
• Have good customer care and people skills.
• Be organised, self-motivated with a professional approach whilst being adaptable and flexible.
• Be a good team motivator.
• Be able to work independently and in a proactive manner, with good time management skills.
• Have general ICT skills, including email.
• Ideally have knowledge and experience of working with building heating, security and alarm systems and hazard identification and risk assessment or be willing to undertake training in these areas.

Working hours for the Caretaker / Site Officer :

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour for lunch)

Benefits for the Caretaker / Site Officer:

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service.
• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of all Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family.
• Automatic annual salary increments within pay grade
• Access to staff discounts from local supplier

For more details on the Caretaker / Site Officer position, please contact Lisa Parsons