H&T 1689 - Facilities Assistant (Caretaking)

South Lanarkshire; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant (Caretaker) to provide caretaking services in East Kilbride and surrounding areas. The role requires effective communication skills, the ability to work independently, and compliance with Health & Safety standards. Benefits include enrolment in the local government pension scheme and up to 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Enrolment in the local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts, including cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in providing customer-oriented services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a day-to-day caretaking service within a multi-storey block of flats.
• Ensure compliance with standards and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.
• Work a shift pattern that includes weekends.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-oriented services

Team player

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Saturday and Sunday rota: 1 in 8 weekends, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm. Also, 1 in 25-week standby rota covering all SLC Multis after-hours emergency call outs. Extra payment for standby and overtime for call outs. This is a part-time 20-hour per week job share with another colleague, working a 5 on 5 off pattern. Work patterns and rotas will be explained at interview.

Housing & Technical Resources seek to recruit a Facilities Assistant (Caretaker) to join our team providing services in East Kilbride, Clyde Tower, and other areas throughout South Lanarkshire Council where required.

You will be responsible for providing a day-to-day caretaking service within a multi-storey block of flats, ensuring compliance with standards. You should be able to work a shift pattern that includes weekends and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently. You should be a committed team player and have previous experience in providing customer-oriented services.

An awareness of Health & Safety legislation is essential.

When completing the application, please ensure you:

• Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing.'
• Describe your main career achievements and how your experience and knowledge will help you undertake the role of Facilities Assistant.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information, upload it under supporting documents.

Apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information:

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Candidates should explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants meeting the minimum requirements under the disability confident scheme.

We support members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families as per the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies: flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, and enhanced leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Additional benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program