Custodian

Schools’ Choice; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Custodian - Vertas Group Limited
Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury
32.5 hours per week,
Monday to Friday;
£12.71 per hour

Are you a Custodian with experience or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Custodian? We can help.
Would you like to work for a Company who are fanatical about engaging our colleagues, improving their wellbeing and developing their careers?
If the answer is yes to the previous questions, your new opportunity is awaiting you;
We're looking for a dedicated Custodian who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

Main responsibilities for the role:

1. To deliver a porterage service to building occupants and respond to ad hoc requests.
2. To assist in all day to day calls and job requests passed to us and respond promptly when contacted and ensure the job is signed off in accordance with the FM process.
3. To support daily FM activities under the control of the custodial service.
4. To carry out building health and safety inductions for building users.
5. To monitor all site contractors.
6. To order and maintain photocopying equipment supplies.
7. To complete all records and documents to comply with ISO 90001.
8. To use the PA system for announcements.
9. General admin duties.

Security duties:

1. To carry out the opening and locking up of all contracted buildings at the start and end of a day.
2. To check all buildings for any signs of damage and report any problems as appropriate.
3. To respond appropriately to any alarm problems.
4. This role requires you to be a key holder which will need to be organised.
5. Regular patrols and inspections to be carried out of the building.
6. Ensure that alarms and panic alarms are in good working order.
7. Carry out fire / bomb evacuation procedures as they arise.
8. Manage minor incidents as and when they arise.
9. Challenge individuals as and when the needs arise.
10. In addition to these functions, the role holder is required to undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the management team.

The Custodian will have:

Desirable requirements:

1. A valid front-line security guarding, door supervision or close protection SIA license.
2. Full driving licence.
3. First Aid certificate.
4. Clear and excellent communication both written and verbal.
5. Reliable with excellent time-management skills.
6. A commitment to providing first class customer service.
7. Security systems knowledge and conflict management awareness.

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits :

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts.
• Company Pension.
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme.
• Annual Making the Difference Awards.
• Refer a friend rewards.
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning.

Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more.