Caretaker / Handyperson - Business Support

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning opportunities

27 days annual leave

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) seeks a part-time Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant to support a safe, clean environment at Castlemick Health Centre.

The role covers minor maintenance, portering and building security with on-the-job training and supervision available daily. Induction will occur for new staff, with potential flexible working options discussed during recruitment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; on-the-job training provided.
• Competent in carrying out minor works safely and effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication and ability to work in a team.
• Able to follow protocols and prioritise workload; flexible to duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure premises are secure and lockfast.
• Note unauthorised access and report to administrator.
• Maintain entrance grounds and building in a clean condition.
• Carry out minor works (replacing lamps, small plaster tasks, painting).
• Report works outside remit and ensure completion.
• Check goods/stores and distribute as required.
• Set up rooms for clinics and meetings.
• Sort mail and take outgoing mail to the Post Office.
• Remove waste and spillages per risk management policy.

Skills

Minor maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Protocol adherence

Work prioritisation

Flexibility

Tools

Keyboard skills

Data input experience

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Applications from individuals who have applied previously will not be reconsidered at this time.

The Caretaker/Maintenance assistant is responsible for providing an effective maintenance and portering service, ensuring that the environment is kept clean and hazard free. They are responsible for general maintenance duties and minor new work. After initial induction and on the job training to allow them to carry out these duties, the post holder will work with little supervision although guidance and assistance is available from supervisor / line manager on a daily basis.

The post holder has a responsibility for building security and may be required to open and lock up own base premises or other premises within the South Sector as required during periods of leave. Liaison is required with internal departments, external contractors, General Practitioners and all users of the premises. No formal qualifications are required as on the job training and induction will be provided however, it is essential that you are competent in carrying out minor works, have good written and verbal communication skills, are able to work as part of a team, follow protocols and prioritise your workload and be flexible. Experience of minor maintenance, caretaking or portering is desirable, as are keyboard skills and data input experience.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

This is a permanent, part time post of 13.9 hours per week.

The role is based at Castlemick Health Centre.

The shift pattern is Monday 4pm-6.30pm, Tuesday 4pm-6.30pm, Wednesday 4pm-6.30pm, Thursday 4.06pm-8pm (potential to change to 7pm finish) Friday 4pm-6.30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that the premises are kept secure and lockfast.
• Inform the Police and CHP Administrator of any unauthorised personnel who are causing damage or creating a nuisance within the premises.
• Report any loss or damage to the Administrator timeously.
• To ensure that the entrance grounds and building are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• To carry out all minor works as required .i.e. changing lamps and fluorescent starters, clear blocked toilets or sinks, erect shelving, notice boards and other similar tasks, wall washing, minor plaster work and painting.
• To report all works/maintenance outwith your remit to the appropriate body and ensure completion.
• To check all goods/stores received and distribute same to various departments or central storage area.
• To set up rooms for Clinics, meetings etc.
• If required to sort and distribute incoming mail. Take outgoing mail to the Post Office.
• Removal of Waste and Spillages in accordance with the NHS G&C Risk management Policy Guidelines.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Essential

• Competent in carrying out minor works safely.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow protocols for work areas and contribute to review of these protocols
• Ability to prioritise workload and exercise initiative and make decisions when required.
• Flexible

Desirable

• Previous experience of caretaking /minor maintenance/portering.
• Appropriate skilled or semi- skilled experience within the Building industry.
• Keyboard skills
• Experience of data input

New employees will undertake an induction/training programme. This will be a minimum of 4 weeks depending on the department and location.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.