Facility Supervisor (St Michaels RC Primary School)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Facility Supervisor for St Michaels RC Primary School. The role involves overseeing the security and maintenance of the school, managing cleaning staff, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and have a flexible approach to work. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid DBS and training

Full uniform provided

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee support package

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking preferred.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and maintenance of the premises.
• Supervising cleaning staff and managing workloads.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Job description

Operations and Regulatory Services

Facility Services



An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor at St Michaels RC Primary School in Elswick.



Grade N05, SCP13-17

£28,163 - £30,060 pro rata per annum



32.00 HOURS PER WEEK (SPLIT SHIFT)

7.00-10.00 & 14.30-18.00 Monday to Thursday

7.00-10.00 & 15.00-18.00 Friday





To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have good communications skills, the ability to work with limited supervision, be able to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, be capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment, materials/furniture. Caretaking experience in a school would be an advantage.



You must be able to undertake the split shift requirements of the role and to manage your own time.



You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting of alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, as well as a range of porterage duties. There will be a responsibility for the supervision of cleaning staff.



You will be expected to be able to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area.



There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g parent’s evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas, and summer fairs etc.



To work in our busy school, you must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to forge positive relationships with staff, children, and parents. We are looking for a positive, hard-working individual with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.



About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.



We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chef’s and chef’s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.



Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.



What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay


• 25 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff) increasing to 29 days following 5 years service.


• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training


• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you


• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career


• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme


• Cycle2work scheme


• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.


• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement


• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured, Employee Assistance Programme.


• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a team player but able to use your own initiative


• Can have good relationships with others


• Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines


• Has a flexible approach to work, hours, and locations


• Is customer focused


• Can deliver to required standards


• Is suitable to work with children and young people


• Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.


• Can undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.



Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form, alternatively you can collect an application form from Condercum Road Depot Reception.



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If you would like to discuss this post please call Gary Jones on 07970355385.