Relief Caretaker

Schools’ Choice; England; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a dedicated Relief Caretaker for a permanent part-time role in the West Suffolk area. The position offers extensive training and the opportunity to make a difference in a supportive environment, with responsibilities including compliance checks and general site maintenance. Join a team that values your development and well-being.

Benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts

Company Pension

WeCare 24/7 employee assistance

Mental Health First Aiders

Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme

Annual Making the Difference Awards

Refer a friend rewards

Personal Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and receive training.
• Comfortable using a laptop and email.
• Confident in answering the FM phone.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly and monthly compliance checks.
• Perform general site duties including litter picking and consumable restocking.
• Drive the work vehicle between sites.

Skills

Basic understanding of health and safety

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Relief Caretaker - Vertas
West Suffolk Area

Permanent 20 hours a week
Monday to Friday; 3:00pm - 7:00pm
£12.71 per hour
Primarily based in Stowmarket

Are you a Caretaker with experience or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Caretaker? We can help!

Would you like to work for a Company who are fanatical about engaging our colleagues, improving their wellbeing and developing their careers?

If the answer is yes to the previous questions, your new opportunity is awaiting you;

We're looking for a dedicated Relief Caretaker who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Relief Caretaker will have:

Basic understanding of health and safety (though full training will be provided), be willing to learn, and be comfortable using a laptop and email. They should also be confident answering the FM phone, communicating with tenants, customers, and contractors, setting alarms, and assisting with fire drills.

Main responsibilities include:

The role includes weekly and monthly compliance checks and testing, general site duties such as litter picking, topping up consumables (paper towels, toilet paper, soaps), emptying bins, and driving the work vehicle between sites. Site visits may include Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Newmarket, and Sudbury - typically once or twice a week, not daily.

There would also be a need for flexibility, to occasionally cover the morning shift, so working hours could sometimes be 7am to 7pm. You will be responsible for unlocking and locking Kingsfield Centre and 54 Ipswich Street.

Our Values:

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits :
Non contractual benefits

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Company Pension
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more