Caretaker

Walsall College; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Up to 29 days annual leave

On site car parking

Staff training programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare scheme (Simply Health)

Mental Health First Aiders on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition scheme

Campus facilities access (gym, spa, 2)

Nursery access

Job summary

Walsall College are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our Estates team on a permanent basis. You will help maintain the fabric and contents of the premises and provide a high standard of service across all campus facilities.

The role involves planned maintenance, proactive and reactive repairs, and support for building mechanical services. A confident, motivated candidate with proven maintenance knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience in maintenance fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the structure and fabric of the premises and its contents.
• Carry out planned maintenance works and reactive repairs.
• Cover all areas of building maintenance and mechanical services across the campus.

Job description

Walsall College currently have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Estates team on a permanent basis.

You will assist in maintaining the structure and fabric of the premises and its contents as required. Carry out planned maintenance works and proactive and reactive repairs covering all areas of building maintenance and building mechanical services, across all of our campus'.

We are looking for a Confident, Motivated candidate that will provide a high standard of service. You must also have proven knowledge and experience in maintenance fields.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description at the top of this page.

In return, we offer;

• Competitive salaries.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Up to 29 days annual leave with generous additional closure days.
• Free on site car parking.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• On site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.