Facility Supervisor

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable Council in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) to oversee operations at a primary school. Key responsibilities include ensuring security, managing cleaning staff, and handling porterage duties. The ideal candidate is customer-focused with caretaking experience, particularly in a school setting. This is a part-time position offering competitive pay and benefits including extensive annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)

Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training

Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost

Full training and opportunities to learn new skills

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 Employee Assistance Programme

Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or related field, preferably in a school environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work flexibly.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security of premises and alarms.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Supervise cleaning staff and manage workloads.

Skills

Team player but able to use your own initiative

Can have good relationships with others

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

Job description

Overview

Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) – Location: Newcastle upon Tyne. Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time, 32 hours per week.

The Role

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) at the Primary School.

1 x 32 hours per week (split shift) 7.00-10.00 & 14.30-18.00 Monday to Thursday; 7.00-10.00 & 17.30 Friday.

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

You must be able to undertake the split shift requirements of the role. You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting 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. You must be able to manage your own time.

There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g parents evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas and summer fairs etc. You will be expected to be available to undertake lettings for the school when required.

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

Skills And Qualifications

• Team player but able to use your own initiative
• Can have good relationships with others
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• 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.

To Apply

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