Weekend Caretaker

Equans UK & Ireland; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is recruiting a Weekend Caretaker for Noel Baker Academy in Derby (DE24 0BR). This permanent 18-hour-per-week role covers Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a salary of £12,458.16 per year and a benefits package.

You will ensure health and safety compliance, perform light maintenance, assist with snow clearance, and provide general site support. DBS clearance is essential and you must live within 20 miles of Derby.

Qualifications

• Experience within the FM industry.
• Good Timekeeping and attendance record.
• Physically fit to carry out general duties.
• An outgoing personality with strong customer service focus.
• Experience of completing Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for health, safety and COSHH compliance and policies.
• Carry out first line investigations into building faults and arrange referrals.
• Carry out minor maintenance and planned works.
• Snow clearance and gritting during winter.
• Provide general clearance to the exterior of the building.
• Observe site rules and maintain a smart appearance.
• Be prepared to perform other duties as requested by the Site Manager.
• Provide cover for holidays, sickness and emergencies.

Skills

FM industry experience

Timekeeping

Physical fitness

Customer service

Risk assessments

Method statements

Derby area resident

DBS clearance

Uniform compliance

Job description

Equans is recruiting for a Weekend Caretaker to join the team in Noel Baker Academy, Derby, DE24 0BR. This is a permanent full time role working 18 hours per week. On offer is salary of £12,458.16 per annum and benefits package.

Shift times

Saturday and Sunday 8:30am - 17:30pm

What you will deliver

• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and COSHH laws or regulations to make certain that all company Health and Safety policies, procedures are adhered to.
• Carry out first line investigations into building faults and isolate / make safe where necessary and arrange referral to engineer or specialist contractor through the Helpdesk.
• Carry out minor maintenance works and planned maintenance tasks.
• Snow clearance and gritting in the winter months.
• To provide general clearance to the external of the building, this includes but not limited to, litter picker, leaf collections and left blowing.
• Observe the site rules and maintain a smart appearance
• Be prepared to perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Site Manager or Account Manager.
• Provide cover for holidays, sickness and emergencies when required.

For this role you must undergo a DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essential.

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;
• Paid days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Experience within the FM industry.
• Good Timekeeping and attendance record.
• Physically fit to carry out general duties.
• An outgoing personality with strong customer service focus.
• Proven experience of delivering a high-quality service with an eye for detail, and the ability to communicate those expectations to the rest of the team to achieve the same high standards.
• Experience of completing Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
• Live within 20 miles Derby.
• Consistently wear the uniform, personal protective clothing provided. Be well presented at all times;
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance is a prerequisite of the position. EQUANS will take up an enhanced DBS once an offer is made;

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.