Professional Personnel Management Ltd

Knowsley

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 29,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Equans seeks a Caretaker to manage school site operations across Knowsley, including security, reception and contractor coordination. The role includes maintaining a safe, clean environment and acting as a key link between Equans and the school.

You will work 37.5 hours per week with early 06:00-14:00 and late 13:00-21:00 shifts, occasional weekends, Enhanced DBS required, PPE provided, and driving between multiple Knowsley sites as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee general site management including building maintenance, porterage, security, and reception.
Maintain a customer service oriented approach when interacting with staff and visitors.
Ensure security of the building and manage the site visitor book.
Liaise with external contractors, issue access permits and monitor works.
Carry out routine and reactive maintenance, including fire alarm testing and L8 checks.
Keep COSHH compliant for chemical handling and store materials safely.
Carry out meter readings monthly and complete planned and minor repairs.
Cover shifts 0600–1400 and 1300–2100, with occasional weekend work and driving between Knowsley sites.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker for Knowsley Schools.

General Overview:

The role covers all aspects of general site management including, planned and reactive building maintenance, porterage, security, reception and being a key link between Equans and the school.
To present a front always facing customer service attitude to the customer.
To always ensure security of the building.
To maintain the Equans site visitor book including signing in of contractors.
Carrying out work safely and efficiently as directed by the Site Manager or other manager as well as using your own initiative.
Ensuring all equipment used is in good repair and used to company / manufacturer's instructions.
Maintain all company documentation in accordance with required contractual and legal standards.
Carry out any reactive tasks that may be required during the school day.
Engage in Toolbox Talks and other company H&S requirements.
To lock and unlock the school building.
Report any accidents, near misses, health and safety or environmental issues to the Accident Reporting Helpline or to the Site Manager.
Manage any external contractors on site to company and H&S guidelines and issue permits to access as required.
Carry out meter readings monthly.
To carry out temporary and permanent reactive repairs as required.
Complete planned maintenance as directed including fire alarm testing, L8 testing.
Provide a customer focused Equans presence to the site.
To be vigilant to the security of the school by carrying out site security tours.
Respond to school requests in a timely manner.
Complete minor works as required including painting and putting up notice boards etc.
Ensure COSHH guidelines are followed including safe storage of chemicals.
Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
Carry out porterage requests as and when required.
Adhere to company policies.
Manage the building when Community Use are present on site..
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected by the Site Manager.
To partake in relevant training as and when required.
To complete overtime out of hours as and when required.
To present themselves in a public environment and be able to communicate in a customer

Monday - Friday- early shift 0600-1400, late shift 1300-2100. Occasional weekend work also required. 37.5hr week with 30min break per day. Must be flexible to cover these shifts.

Enhanced DBS required.

PPE provided but must have own safety boots/shoes.

Must be able to drive as may be required multiple schools across Knowsley from any of the following: