Caretaker

EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Caretaker to join our facilities team at Waverley School, Green East, Birmingham, B9 5QA. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary of £26,728.21 to £28,700 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a benefits package.

The Caretaker will ensure safety and occupancy of the premises, contribute to building maintenance, and act as a keyholder. Weekend work may be required; shift times include early mornings.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, premises or building maintenance.
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Physically able to undertake manual handling and work at height.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, security and availability of education premises and assets.
• Maintain building fabric, fittings and equipment.
• Operate as a keyholder and provide on-site presence.
• Support compliance and maintenance activities across the site.

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Manual handling

Working at height

Communication skills

Flexible hours

DBS clearance

Job description

Equans is looking for a Caretaker to join our team working in Waverley School, Green East, Birmingham, B9 5QA. This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £26,728.21 - £28,700.00 per annum depending on skills and experience and benefits package.

Shift times:

Weekday shifts between 6am and 7pm. Some Weekend will be required.

What will you deliver?

The Caretaker is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, care and availability of the education premises, including the building fabric, furniture, fittings, equipment and mechanical and electrical assets. The role ensures the physical environment of the premises is safe, compliant and fully operational for pupils, staff, visitors and other users, supporting the educational objectives of the establishment. The Caretaker is a keyholder and acts as a professional, reliable on-site presence, delivering caretaking, maintenance and compliance activity while maintaining positive relationships with school representatives and stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;
• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Practical experience in caretaking, premises or building maintenance
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Physically able to undertake manual handling and work at height
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Who are we?

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.