Area Lead Janitor

Robertson Group; Bywell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Private pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts platform

Annual flu vaccine

Wellbeing advice

Job summary

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) seeks a Lead Janitor to supervise janitorial and cleaning staff, ensure safety and compliance with contract conditions, and coordinate duties across properties. You will respond to help desk queries, organise rotas, and support recruitment and audits as required.

The role involves morning and evening shifts, PVG/Disclosure clearance, and assisting in external-let management across sites, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork within Robertson's values.

Qualifications

• Awareness of Health & Safety issues and safe methods of working.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.
• Previous janitorial experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with evidence to support this.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Technical background preferred.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge.
• Ability to operate effective IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine janitorial duties to support on-site personnel.
• Carry out planned janitorial maintenance and property upkeep.
• Respond to help desk calls and log histories; call out specialists as needed.
• Maintain the safe operation of energy systems per contract conditions.
• Perform winter gritting and snow clearing to meet safety requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors on site have approvals and documentation.
• Supervise janitorial staff to maintain cleaning standards.
• Organise janitorial needs for external lets across properties.
• Assist recruitment of janitorial staff and provide team support.
• Support other Robertson Facilities Management sites as directed.

Skills

Health & Safety

COSHH

Janitorial experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical background

IT systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and ad-hoc janitorial duties in support of all on site personnel to ensure compliance with RFM contract conditions.
• Carry out planned janitorial maintenance duties in accordance with agreed timescales and procedures and undertake any property maintenance work within the post holder's range of competence.
• Respond to all help desk calls to ensure effective resolution within agreed response times. Call out specialist support as required, logging and recording call histories for subsequent entry on to the Help Desk System.
• Maintain the safe and efficient operation of all the schools energy systems in accordance with agreed contract conditions.
• Carry out winter gritting and snow clearing duties ensuring a site meets health and safety requirements.
• Ensure all sub-contractors working on site have approval. All required documentation is complete and accessible to ensure work is carried out in compliance with RFM Health and Safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Supervision, development and monitoring of all Janitorial and cleaning staff to ensure cleaning standards are maintained in accordance with contract conditions and agreed quality management procedures.
• Organise all janitorial requirements to ensure safe execution of external lets in all properties.
• Possess full working knowledge of RFM policies, systems, approved IT Systems, procedures and objectives to assist in the successful delivery of contract conditions.
• Organise janitor holiday rotas to ensure suitable presence in all properties.
• Report all accidents & incidents in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Assist in the recruitment of janitorial and cleaning staff.
• Provide support and assistance to any of the other RFM sites as directed by the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

• Awareness of Health & Safety issues and the need for safe methods of working
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.
• Previous janitorial experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with evidence to support this.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Technical background preferred.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge
• Ability to operate effective IT systems

The successful candidate will require a PVG/Disclosure Check prior to starting in the role. Who we're looking for: You will supervise the janitorial and cleaning staff. It is envisaged that the internal cleaning will be carried out outside of the school working day. Hours of work will be a combination of both morning and evening work, which will be agreed between the Facilities Manager and the client. In addition, the Lead Janitor will be expected to assist with janitorial and cleaning duties and carry out inspections/audits across the sites at regular intervals.

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services and commercial, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach. RFM has grown significantly since its inception in 1999, with a turnover of £181m for FY2025 and employs more than 1500 people. We are now on a growth trajectory, with ambitious plans to grow the business to £300m turnover by 2030. Our plans for growth require RFM to 'make the market', and to be at the forefront of high value opportunities in the FM marketplace

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters. We are determined to succeed Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit. We are one team We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We're a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That's why we're working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time positions)
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice