Janitor

BAM UK & Ireland; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a janitor for West Dunbartonshire Schools, providing maintenance, security, and waste management services. This role requires prior janitorial experience and knowledge of health and safety procedures. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future and develop within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a janitorial or trade role.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the security of school sites and premises.
• Carrying out maintenance duties and emergency cleaning tasks.
• Monitoring fire safety equipment and carrying out drills.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Good numeracy/literacy

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent)

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is looking to recruit a janitor at West Dunbartonshire Schools. You will be based at multiple sites through West Dunbartonshire.This role is subject to a satisfactory passing of PVG Certification.

Available Shift Pattern:39 Weeks at Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 5.00pm plus Statory overtime of 4.5 Hours and 13 Weeks Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Your mission

Under the instruction/guidance of the head janitor, you will provide porterage, maintenance, waste management & security services on school sites & premises.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Security of the site.
• Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
• Key holding on multi-site basis.
• Setting/un-setting of security systems.
• Participate in on call rota.
• Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
• Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out and assist authority in carrying out fire drills.
• Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
• Liaise with contractors.
• Provide emergency access to school site.

Maintenance
• Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. minor redecorating and fixing.
• Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing lamps, unblocking drains, replacing finishing’s (inc door fire seals), ironmongery.
• To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the site.
• To organise and carry out minor decoration & improvement works.
• To monitor the BMS system and report any issues.
• To participate in a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs requires to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
• To carry out checks of heating plant, lighting systems, security systems and safety systems.
• Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements.
• Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements.
• Remove waste to central collection point (bin storage area).
• Assisting in administration of log books.
• Undertake emergency cleaning tasks during specified times.
• Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal & litter picking of entire site (external).
• Participate in an on-call rota.
• Coordinate deliveries to the site and distribution within.
• Carry out evening let duties when required.
• Monitor performance of contractors and carry out inductions prior to them gaining access to site.
• Liaise with contractors & undertake client role in connection with premises-related contracts.
• Assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity.
• Assist Site Technician when required.
• Manage lets when required.

Systems Training
• Water Hygiene, Fire alarms, CCTV, Sprinklers, Disabled Refuge, Access Control, High mast lighting, Internal lighting, External lighting, RCD trip testing, Emergency lighting, Portable scaffolding, Flooring, Others as required.

Corporate Training
• Moving and handling, Code of conduct, Modern slavery, GDPR, Legionella Awareness.
• Others when required, IOSH – Working Safely.

Who are we looking for?

• Janitorial/site-keeping or trade experience in a similar environment.
• Good numeracy/literacy/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Show the ability to assist other team members in the discharge of their duties.

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.