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Ageas; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Facilities Department as a Caretaker in Eastleigh, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of the site. This full-time position offers a variety of responsibilities, from performing general repairs to managing contractors, all while ensuring high standards of staff welfare. With opportunities for training and development, you'll gain valuable skills in maintenance and health and safety compliance. Be part of a supportive and diverse team that values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits to enhance your career experience. Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!

Benefits

Health Support

Financial Schemes

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Family Entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance tasks across various trades.
• Understanding of health and safety laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site and ensure high standards in a busy environment.
• Perform general building repairs and manage contractors on site.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical Work

Painting

Cleaning

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Manual Handling

Building Management Systems (BMS)

MS Office Proficiency

Tools

Asset Planning Software

Building Management System Software

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker/Maintenance Operative

Target Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary Range: £28,336.00 inclusive of shift allowance

Location: Eastleigh

Closing Date for applications: 20th May

Caretaker:

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Eastleigh-based Facilities Department as a Caretaker. Your key responsibilities will be to support and maintain the smooth running of the site whilst working as part of the facilities team. This role offers great opportunities for development and qualifications if desired.

Normal working hours are 37.5 per week, on shifts as below. Your rostered hours will be worked Monday to Sunday between 06:00 – 22:00. Flexibility is required, including working additional hours or overtime, weekends, and public holidays, according to business needs. Example shifts include a 3-week rotation: Weekdays - Early 06:45-14:45, Mid 8:00-16:00, Late 12:15-20:15; Weekends - subject to demand.

Main Responsibilities as Caretaker:

• Work as part of a team delivering high standards in a busy office environment to support staff welfare.
• Carry out weekly and monthly checks including plant inspection, lighting, water hygiene, and fire alarm tests.
• Perform general building repairs such as fixing leaks, changing bulbs, painting, and adjusting door fittings. Diagnose faults and call in contractors when needed.
• Assist with office moves and setting up meeting and training rooms.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring safe working practices and record-keeping for audits.
• Respond to emergency call-outs (1 week in 4).

Skills and Experience Needed:

• Ability to carry out maintenance tasks across plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, and cleaning, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Physical ability to handle heavy furniture and equipment; manual handling training will be provided.
• Understanding of current health and safety laws, Safe Systems of Work, and IOSH training.
• Fire Warden and First Aid at Work training will be provided.
• Building Management System (BMS) software training is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and asset planning software.
• Strong customer service skills, tact, diplomacy, and a proactive approach to meet various requests.

Benefits:

We offer a wide range of benefits including health support, financial schemes, work-life balance initiatives, family entitlements, and more. For details, visit our website or contact our recruitment team.

At Ageas, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. We promote flexible working arrangements and are an equal opportunity employer.

Join us and be part of a winning team. Apply now by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.