Caretaker

CBRE GWS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Caretaker in Bury St Edmunds to ensure the building runs smoothly. Responsibilities include managing post, conducting inductions, and performing minor repairs. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. Join a supportive team and enjoy a varied role with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive and friendly team

Varied role with autonomy

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable using tools and performing minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external post.
• Conduct contractor and visitor inductions.
• Perform regular site inspections and report issues.
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff and visitors.
• Handle minor repairs and assist with HVAC adjustments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic knowledge of building maintenance

Communication skills

Job description

Caretaker
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Full-Time | On-Site

Are you a hands-on, proactive individual with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Caretaker to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same!

What You’ll Be Doing:
As our on-site go-to person, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that keep the building safe, clean, and running efficiently. Your duties will include:

Managing internal and external post
Conducting contractor and visitor inductions
Acting as the first point of contact for facilities-related queries
Performing regular site inspections and reporting issues
Delivering excellent customer service to staff and visitors
Carrying out basic cleaning and topping up consumables
Handling minor repairs (fabric, electrical, plumbing)
Assisting with HVAC adjustments and fire alarm tests
Responding to ad-hoc requests from the client or FM provider

What We’re Looking For:
A proactive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of responsibility
Good communication and customer service skills
Basic knowledge of building maintenance (training can be provided)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Comfortable using tools and performing minor repairs

Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and friendly team
Enjoy a varied role with plenty of autonomy
Make a real difference in the day-to-day running of a key site
Opportunities for training and development

Ready to take the next step in your facilities career?
Apply now and help us keep Bury St Edmunds running like clockwork!

Please apply directly to: [e-mail]