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Randstad CPE; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 32,649,000 - 35,886,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a proactive Facilities Assistant / Caretaker to manage a Knowsley school site, handling access, security, and general maintenance. You will ensure safety and compliance while supporting daily site operations.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS, a full driving license with access to a vehicle, and own safety boots. You will cover rotating shifts, with occasional weekend work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is essential.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel between sites is required.
• Safety boots/shoes must be provided by candidate, PPE provided for others.

Responsibilities

• Site Access & Security: Lock/unlock buildings, manage sign-ins, supervise site during community use.
• Maintenance & Compliance: Planned maintenance, minor repairs, record monthly meter readings.
• Health & Safety: Issue access permits, follow COSHH guidelines, report issues.
• General Site Support: Porterage requests, keep equipment in good repair, maintain site docs.

Skills

DIY/maintenance

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

One of our top facilities management company is seeking a proactive, customer-focused

Facilities Assistant / Caretaker to join our team at a local school site. Acting as a key point of contact between the company and the school, you will oversee all aspects of general site management, including opening/locking up, building maintenance, porterage, and security.

Location: Knowsley (covering multiple school sites across the area)

Pay Rate: £13.02 + holiday pay, or £14.30 without holiday pay (PAYE)

Shift Pattern: Monday -

Friday, rotating shifts (Early: 06:00 - 14:00 | Late: 13:00 - 21:00). Must be flexible to cover both shifts. Occasional weekend work and out-of-hours overtime required.

Key Responsibilities

Site Access & Security: Lock and unlock school buildings, carry out regular security patrols, manage visitor/contractor sign-ins, and supervise the site during community use.

Maintenance & Compliance: Conduct planned maintenance (including fire alarm testing and water checks), complete minor reactive repairs (e.g., painting, fixtures), and record monthly meter readings.

Health & Safety: Issue access permits to external contractors, adhere strictly to COSHH guidelines for chemical storage, and report any health, safety, or environmental issues.

General Site Support: Handle daily porterage requests, keep all equipment in good repair, maintain site documentation, and complete minor works as directed by the Site Manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

DBS Check: Enhanced DBS is essential.

Driving License: Full driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel between multiple school sites in Knowsley will be required.

Footwear: Must possess your own safety boots/shoes (all other PPE provided).

Skills: Practical DIY/maintenance ability, strong Health & Safety awareness, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to prioritize under pressure.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.