Caretaker

BAM Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a caretaker at a school in Bridgwater! This role involves providing essential maintenance, security, and porterage services to ensure the safety and upkeep of the school premises. You will work part-time during school term times, contributing to a vibrant community environment. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering personal growth and development among its employees. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a supportive setting, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Attractive salary

Benefits package

Personal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or a similar environment is essential.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, waste management, and security services.
• Monitor fire safety equipment and assist in fire drills.
• Undertake repairs and ensure premises are well-maintained.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Trade experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to work unsupervised

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

ICT equipment

BMS system

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting a caretaker to join the team at Robert Blake School in Bridgwater.

Working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, school term time only (39 weeks per year).

In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

Your mission

Under the instruction/guidance of the Site Manager, you will provide porterage, maintenance, waste management and security services on the school premises.

1. Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
2. Key holding.
3. Setting/un-setting of security systems.
4. Monitor fire safety equipment and assist in carrying out fire drills.
5. Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
6. Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. minor redecorating and fixing.
7. Carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory.
8. Monitor the BMS system and report any issues.
9. Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
10. Carry out checks of heating plant and lighting systems.
11. Remove waste to central collection point (bin storage area).
12. Undertake emergency cleaning tasks during specified times.
13. Coordinate deliveries to the site and distribution within.
14. Carry out evening let duties when required.
15. Carry out contractor inductions prior to them gaining access to site.
16. Provide emergency access to school site.
17. Assist BAM technicians when required.

Who are we looking for?

1. Caretaking or trade experience in a similar environment.
2. Demonstrate a flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
3. Good numeracy/literacy/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
4. Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
5. Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
6. Ability to work without direct supervision.
7. Ability to relate well to children and adults.
8. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
9. Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
10. Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
11. Show the ability to assist other team members in the discharge of their duties.

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.