Caretaker

TN United Kingdom; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a cleaning and maintenance role. This position involves ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in custody areas, supporting maintenance activities, and contributing to the smooth operation of the site. Ideal candidates will take pride in their work, possess a reasonable level of fitness, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this role offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday, increasing to 27

Paid day out volunteering

Company-matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

15 weeks’ fully paid maternity leave

Paternity pay of two weeks

Voluntary benefits including discounts

Access to Employee Network Groups

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar cleaning or caretaking role is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize daily cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conducting cleaning in custody areas to ensure detainee welfare.
• Supporting the site manager in general maintenance activities.
• Providing routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Teamwork

Planning

Fitness

Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Conducting cleaning in custody areas to ensure detainee welfare and support organisation in maintaining high standards of cleaning and hygiene.
2. Using specialist equipment and chemicals to clean, alongside vacuuming and mopping floors, and using floor machines.
3. Supporting the site manager in general maintenance activities, including planned and reactive works, to ensure compliance and smooth day-to-day running of the site.
4. Providing routine maintenance, including minor repairs and construction, to ensure the satisfactory upkeep of police properties, including custody areas.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who takes pride in their work, with a willingness to learn, capable of working alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize daily cleaning tasks.
• A reasonable level of fitness to meet role requirements.
• Experience in a similar cleaning or caretaking role is preferred but not essential.

Additional notes:

Due to the nature of this role and the security vetting level required, candidates must have been living in the UK as residents for the last 3 years.

What’s in it for you?

• A basic salary of £24,278 (for 40 hours per week).
• 23 days’ holiday, increasing to 27, with options to buy extra leave.
• Paid day out volunteering for charity partners or causes of your choice.
• Company-matched pension, life assurance, cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including discounts on retail and social activities, health & wellbeing, travel, and technology.
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to develop your career within Capita.

Next steps:

Click ‘Apply now’ to complete our short application and tell us more about you.

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