Mobile Custodian

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Mobile Custodian to ensure that council buildings are clean, safe, and functional. This role involves opening and closing buildings, conducting health checks, and supervising contractors. Candidates need to possess an SIA Door Guarding Licence. The position offers a salary between £25,989 to £28,598 per annum, along with a rich employee benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 after 5 years

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Employee benefits package

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an SIA Door Guarding Licence and be willing to undergo training.
• Must be flexible and able to work independently or in a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Open and close council buildings.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety checks.
• Liaise with building users.
• Assist in emergency evacuations.
• Supervise contractors on site.

Skills

Flexible

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Can-do attitude

Education

SIA Door Guarding Licence

Job description

Job Details

• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0531
• Salary: £25,989 - £28,598 per annum plus excellent employee benefits package

This is an exciting opportunity to join a recently restructured Facilities Management Team at West Suffolk Council. The role of Mobile Custodian is based at West Suffolk House in Bury St Edmunds; however, you would be required to cover custodial duties at other Council buildings in Mildenhall and Haverhill on a regular basis.

The purpose of the role is to ensure council buildings are clean, safe, secure and functional for those working within buildings managed by Property Services.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of council buildings
• Completing regular Health and Safety checks and inspections
• Liaising with building users and responding to enquiries
• Assisting with emergency evacuation and implementing Health and Safety emergency procedures
• Supervising contractors while working on site and ensuring they comply with building safety procedures

Part of the role will be to provide security support for council meetings and in buildings; therefore, the successful candidate will need to hold an SIA Door Guarding Licence and be willing to attend the course and exam.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is flexible, can work on their own initiative as well as part of a team, has excellent problem solving and communication skills and a can‑do attitude.

Working hours

Week one:
Monday – Thursday: 6am – 2pm and Friday: 6am – 1.30 pm.

Week two:
Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 8pm and Friday: 12pm – 7.30pm.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)
• Generous pension scheme – contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 26%
• Life assurance – a payment of three times your annual salary
• Flexible working options to enable work/life balance
• Access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary)
• Rail and bus staff discounts
• A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
• Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
• A culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning
• Modern office accommodation.

How to find out more

For an informal discussion and further information please call Michelle Slater, Assistant Facilities Manager on 01284 757243 or email [e-mail].

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs, please follow the online application process to apply.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date

11.55pm, 4 January 2026.

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 district councils for climate action (Climate Scorecards 2023) and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2039.

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