Relief Caretaker - Corporate Landlord / Total Facilities Management

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council office in Bridgend is seeking a Relief Caretaker responsible for ensuring buildings are fit for use. This includes opening, closing, and conducting compliance checks. Applicants should have knowledge of Health and Safety and excellent communication skills, with the ability to greet customers in Welsh. This position involves a flexible approach and a valid driving license is necessary. Full training will be provided and protecting vulnerable individuals is a core responsibility.

Benefits

Benefits to working at the council

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards is required.
• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are available and fit for use.
• Open and close buildings and undertake compliance checks.
• Ensure smooth running of the buildings on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Welsh speaking

Job description

Relief Caretaker - Corporate Landlord / Total Facilities Management

The Facilities Management team provides a caretaking service to a number of buildings throughout Bridgend County. The purpose of the role is to ensure buildings are available and fit for use. This includes opening and closing of buildings, undertaking compliance checks and ensuring the smooth running of the buildings on a day to day basis.

Full training will be provided, and you will be expected to have some knowledge of Health and Safety. Excellent communication skills are required together with a flexible approach.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Dates

• Closing Date: 24 December 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 5 January 2026
• Interview Date: Week Commencing 12 January 226

Benefits

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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