Caretaker (Public Sector)

VanRath; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is assisting in the search for a Caretaker role in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. The position offers a salary between £24,790 and £25,183 for an initial 2-month period with potential for extension. The successful candidate will oversee the security of the premises and maintenance of grounds, requiring at least 6 months of relevant experience as well as GCSEs in Maths and English.

Benefits

Discount benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in an Estates function within the past 3 years.
• Experience in cleaning designated areas and supervising cleaners.
• Experience in securing premises and attending emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of premises and contents.
• Open and close premises as required.
• Operate security systems and report faults.
• Monitor suspicious activity and report immediately.

Skills

Security of premises and contents

Grounds maintenance

Cleaning skills

Response to emergency alarms

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade C or above

Job description

Caretaker (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Caretaker for an initial 2 month period with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Participate in procedures to ensure the security of the Premises and its contents.
• Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the Estates Site Manager authorises another person to do so.
• Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day.
• Maintain safe custody of the keys of the premises and the allocation of keys for Cleaning (where appropriate).
• Operate Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Building Security Systems, (including security camera system) and report any faults.
• Attend after-hour break in and vandalism at the premises and ensure that (a) the premises are secure and cleaned at the earliest opportunity when clearance has been given and (b) any unauthorised entry or damage is reported to the Estates Site Manager.
• During normal working hours monitor and report any suspicious activity of persons immediately to the Estates Site Manager or other authorised person to ensure a safe working environment for students, staff, contractors and visitors in the building.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and experience

Minimum of 6 months experience of working in an Estates related function within the past 3 years. This must include the following:

• Securing premises & contents
• Maintaining grounds
• Cleaning designated areas.
• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent or satisfactory performance in College in-house numeracy test.
• Experience in securing premises and its contents.
• Experience in maintenance relevant to the post and maintaining grounds (carparks/paths/grass)
• Experience in cleaning designated areas and supervising cleaners and related administrative duties.
• Must be able to respond to an alarm notification and attend site within 20 minutes.

Remuneration

£24,790 - £25,183 plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Magherafelt or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.