Caretaker

Amey Lg Ltd; Earlston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK facilities management provider is seeking a Caretaker/Janitor for Earlston High School. The role involves maintaining the school's premises, performing minor repairs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Applicants should have practical DIY skills, be good team players, and embrace shift work. This position supports long-term career growth and offers competitive remuneration, comprehensive training, and various benefits to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

At least 24 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Customizable benefits

Access to exclusive discounts

Two Social Impact Days for volunteering

Family-friendly policies

Membership in Affinity Networks

Qualifications

• Experience with minor repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to comply with H&S standards across the contract.
• Willingness to support zero carbon programmes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises.
• Carry out DIY/maintenance and minor repairs.
• Check heating, lighting and alarm systems.
• Ensure building security.
• Conduct litter picking and clearing external areas.

Skills

Knowledge in practical DIY skills

Good Team Player

Flexible with shift work

Ability to build strong relationships

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Caretaker/Janitor in Earlston High school, East End Earlston, TD4 6JP.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week (a 3-week rotating shift pattern). Hours to be agreed locally, but approx. 7am-3.30pm, 8am-4.30pm and 1.30pm-10pm with a half hour unpaid break each shift. There is a 12.5% shift allowance. Overtime every third weekend.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Borders, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Every day our people create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises
• Carrying out day-to-day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (i.e., furniture fixtures, wall repairs)
• To ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• Daily responsible to check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
• Checking the premises to guard against vandalism
• Arranging chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clearing away afterwards
• Litter picking and general clearing of external areas

What you will bring (Qualifications/Experience)

• Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
• Good Team Player
• Flexible with shift work
• Good at developing strong working relationships with on-site client and employees
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth - Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Janitor/Facilities Management.
• Training Opportunities - Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies - for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks - who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***