Caretaker

Bristol Industrial; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive and flexible Caretaker to ensure the safety and functionality of the premises. Responsibilities include securing the site, responding to emergencies, carrying out minor repairs, and assisting in facilities management tasks. This role offers variable hours with shifts from early morning to late evening, requiring a hands-on approach and an emphasis on safety and communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond promptly to issues and work collaboratively.
• Experience in facilities management or similar environments.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Proactively notice and resolve issues on site.
• Secure premises; manage unlocking and locking.
• Act as Fire Marshall and respond to alarms.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Caretakers Required for Morning and Afternoons - time will vary 6am - 2pm / 1pm - 10pm.

• To proactively notice issues and either sort them straight away or report them appropriately.
• To be responsive and flexible in helping the College achieve its aims.
• To open and secure the site (unlocking and locking) premises and set alarms as necessary.
• To be visible and active across the Campus particularly after 5pm locking non-essential doors and ensuring areas are clear of staff and students before locking up fully.
• To act as Fire Marshall and respond to alarms as appropriate, including the safe evacuation of staff and students and to re-set fire alarms, as required.
• To ensure that furniture is moved and rooms are set out as required for each day’s activities, including exams, exhibitions etc.
• To provide a distribution service for deliveries, reprographics etc.
• To work with the wider Facilities Management Department and respond promptly to allocated jobs within Agreed Service Levels.
• Use the radio system to communicate with the FM Team, Safety Engagement and during evacuation or emergency situations.
• To carry out minor repairs, including repairs to buildings, hard paved areas, gates and fences, including patch painting after minor repairs, graffiti etc.
• To operate lift escape procedures and evacuate persons trapped in lifts.
• Cleaning of light fittings and replacement of lamps and tubes.
• To liaise with Safety Engagement, as appropriate, to ensure College premises are a safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
• To liaise with and work alongside other FM teams to maintain the facilities, buildings and sites.
• Supplement and work closely with the cleaners by ensuring that all spillages, overflowing bins, water machines etc. are dealt with promptly, and any cleaning issues are reported appropriately.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.