Caretaker

My client are seeking a dedicated Hall Manager/Caretaker to ensure that community halls are well-presented, safe and secure. This role involves a variety of maintenance, security and cleaning duties across multiple sites. The successful candidate will work under the Estates Manager and contribute significantly to providing excellent facilities to our community.

• Manage site security across all locations, ensuring all halls are safe and secure.
• Conduct regular safety checks including weekly visual checks, fire and intruder alarm tests and temperature testing of taps and showers.
• Ensure that emergency escape routes are clear and well-signposted and perform monthly tests on emergency lighting.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of halls before and after each booking, including setting up and moving equipment as needed.
• Act as a key point of contact for hirers, meeting and greeting customers and contractors on-site, ensuring their needs are met and explaining safety regulations and hirer liabilities.
• Liaise with staff responsible for booking halls to keep diaries up-to-date and synchronised.
• Undertake general maintenance and repairs as required and liaise with the Head of Estates for major issues.
• Secure all premises at the end of each shift, ensuring each site is safe before finishing.

• Experience in security, maintenance, caretaking and cleaning of multi-use buildings or similar facilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to handle situations with tact and empathy.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends as required by the rota.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of facilities management; training will be provided if necessary.
• Desirable: Health and safety qualifications, First Aid training, and knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).

Working hours are based on a two week shift pattern (37hr week average) and will involve working every other weekend.

• Competitive salary and job security.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in health and safety, first aid, and other relevant areas.
• Being part of a supportive team that values contributions to the community.
• Flexible working hours based on a shift rota, accommodating both full-time and part-time arrangements.