Site Caretaker

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Facilities Coordinator to ensure the smooth operation of their Ellesmere Port site. This role involves overseeing maintenance, managing contractors, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of building services, excellent communication skills, and hands-on experience in maintenance. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits including private medical cover and generous annual leave. Join a team dedicated to quality and integrity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of general building maintenance and services.
• Hands-on experience with building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee day-to-day maintenance and health and safety standards.
• Supervise contractors for repairs and upkeep projects.

Skills

Building Maintenance Knowledge

Hands-on Maintenance Experience

Communication Skills

Driving License

Education

City & Guilds or BTEC (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

• Job title:Facilities Coordinator
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location:Ellesmere Port
• Hours: 37.5hours,Monday-Friday
• Salary: From £32,000

Job Description

We are looking for a practical and proactive Facilities coordinator to help keep our Ellesmere Port site running smoothly and safely. You will organise and oversee day-to-day maintenance, ensure health and safety standards are met, and manage on-site contractors.

What You’ll Do

• Make sure all building services (like water, gas, heating) work safely and efficiently
• Respond to issues around site – from small fixes to arranging professional help
• Organise and supervise contractors for repairs and minor works
• Help improve the site with general upkeep and housekeeping projects
• Keep clear records of any work carried out
• Identify and report health & safety risks and help fix them
• Make sure all work follows SGS’s safety, equality, and integrity standards

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of general building maintenance and services
• Hands-on experience with building maintenance
• Good communication skills
• Driving License

Desirable:

• FLT License
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Basic skills in electrical, plumbing, and joinery
• Experience supervising contractors or working in a lab environment
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC) – or equivalent experience

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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