Facility Supervisor in Newcastle upon Tyne)

Ad Warrior Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education facility in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Facility Supervisor (Caretaker). This part-time role includes managing security, supervising cleaning staff, and ensuring a safe environment for students. Candidates should be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of fulfilling physical duties. Benefits include competitive pay, annual leave, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave

Paid DBS and induction training

Full uniform and equipment provided

Access to employee support package

Discounts on travel passes and leisure

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience in caretaking in a school is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexibly around key school events.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and health and safety related tasks.
• Supervise cleaning staff and manage cleaning duties.
• Deal with varying workloads in a busy school environment.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Customer focused

Physical capability

Job description

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.

Working hours: 7.00-10.00 & 14.30-18.00 Monday to Thursday, 7.00-10.00 & 14.30-17.30 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.