Caretaker x 3, Kirkton Service Centre, 492.80 - WEL09184

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking several caretakers to join their Building Services team. The role involves maintaining communal properties to high standards, requiring strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Employee benefits include ongoing training, discounts, and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Ongoing training to support career progression

Discounts at over 90 local businesses and nationwide

Access to the local Government pension scheme

Attractive working hours

Full uniform, including footwear

Training to enhance and develop skills

Employee assistance programme for support

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Driving licence is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning, repair, and maintenance of communal properties.
• Work closely with colleagues within the service and other areas.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible and adaptable approach

Ability to prioritise your own workload

Excellent customer service skills

Effective time management skills

Confidence and ability to work with minimal supervision

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Building Services are looking to recruit several caretakers who will work closely with colleagues within the service and other service areas to ensure that the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of communal properties are carried out to the set standards.

Do you have?

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Ability to prioritise your own workload
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective time management skills
• Confidence and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Driving Licence

If you believe you are suitable for this position and possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications, please apply.

Employee benefits include:

• Ongoing training to support your career progression
• Discounts at over 90 local businesses and nationwide
• Access to the local Government pension scheme and attractive working hours
• Full uniform, including footwear
• Training to enhance and develop your skills

Additionally, you will have access to our employee assistance programme, providing free support and information services.