Facilities & Safety Technician - Part-Time On-Call

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

25 days annual leave plus bankolidays

Smart working where role allows

Benefits allowance £625

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time caretaker to support Hedyn's Property and Place team across 55+ housing schemes. You’ll perform safety checks, basic repairs, and respond to maintenance issues, with on-site coverage in city centre and high-rise properties.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and you may participate in on-call duties. Typical tasks include door security checks, lighting tests, and minor repairs, while coordinating with contractors and reporting safety

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health and safety checks and monitor cleanliness standards across housing schemes.
• Undertake basic compliance checks (fire doors, emergency lighting, weekly alarm tests, entry door security).
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance (bulbs, locks, plumbing, electrical issues).
• Escalate repairs to Maintenance, respond to maintenance issues, and inspect high-rise/buildings for leaks.
• Keep communal areas clean, safe and compliant with waste practices; monitor access points.
• Explain safety documentation to customers and act as safety focal point.
• Manage contractors on site, coordinate inductions, and liaise with team and external agencies.
• Report unsafe conditions and incidents to line manager and Safety team; cover caretaker duties as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and on-call duties.

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time caretaker to support Hedyn's Property and Place team across 55+ housing schemes. You’ll perform safety checks, basic repairs, and respond to maintenance issues, with on-site coverage in city centre and high-rise properties.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and you may participate in on-call duties. Typical tasks include door security checks, lighting tests, and minor repairs, while coordinating with contractors and reporting safety