Multi Site Caretaker

EQUANS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Multi Site Caretaker for its Tuxford Academy site. You will be responsible for overseeing maintenance and security tasks across multiple locations, requiring practical DIY skills and a full driving license. The role is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Mental wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking is essential.
• Demonstrated skills in joinery and decorating.
• Must be physically fit for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaking and maintenance services at multiple sites.
• Manage compliance records and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the site is secure and maintained to a high standard.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Practical maintenance skills

Physical fitness

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Equans is looking for a Multi Site Caretaker to join our team in Tuxford Academy, Markham Rd, Newark-on-Trent, NG22 0JH on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £12.72 per hour and a benefits package.

Shift Times

X1 week of early shift. Monday to Friday. 05.30am - 14.00pm.

X1 week of after's shift. Monday to Friday. 11.30am - 20.00pm.

Alternating weeks. All bank holidays off.

What will you deliver?

An opportunity has arisen within the Bassetlaw Schools PFI contract for a Multi site Caretaker to provide service operations based at Tuxford Academy School. This role expects you to be a key holder and to deliver the full range of caretaking, maintenance, sub-contractor management, compliance records, and ad-hoc cleaning duties, with responsibility of securing the site. You should have a keen eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of DIY skills.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Previous caretaking experience.
• Demonstrated practical maintenance skills, such as joinery, decorating.
• Physically fit to enable duties such as manual handling; working at height; mobility around large sites over various terrains.
• Live within a 30 minute travel time to site.
• Flexible approach: occasional overtime, weekend cover for lettings and additional school use.
• Consistently wear the uniform, personal protective clothing provided, and be well presented at all times.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance is a prerequisite of the position. Equans will obtain an enhanced DBS once an offer is made.
• You will need to use your own vehicle to travel between sites, which must have Business commuting insurance cover and a valid driving license to claim travel expenses.

Full Driving Licence required

A full enhanced DBS clearance will be required before taking up position.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values- Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers\' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we are committed to delivering a culture where everyone\'s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you\'ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you\'re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You\'ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.