Facility Supervisor (Caretaker)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £28,163 - £30,060 per annum, pay award pending

Hours: 37 hours per week

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

They have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. 

 Their service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to their customers and in doing so investing in their staff and staff development.

The Role

They are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join their team as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker).

They are looking for someone who:

• Has good customer service skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with problems on site.
• Knowledge of cleaning standards with the ability to undertake cleaning tasks.
• Capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment, materials, furniture and climb ladders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good spoken English with the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Experience of management/supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and how to apply them in the workplace.
• Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you must be able to undertake the split shift requirements of the role.

 You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, as well as a range of porterage duties.  There will be a responsibility for the supervision of cleaning staff.

 You will be expected to be able to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area equating to fifteen hours per week.  You must be able to manage your own time.

 There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g., parents’ evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas, and summer fairs etc. which will be arranged at the start of the academic year. You may be expected to be available to undertake lettings for the school when required.

 To work in their busy and demanding school, you must be positive, hardworking, and able to forge positive relationships with staff, children, and parents. They are looking for a positive, hard-working individual with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.

 They are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is working in regulated activity.  If you are successful they will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and they will check the barred list(s).  It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity. 

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of pay.
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training.
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you.
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career.
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme.
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement.
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure. 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Facility_Supervisor/279729

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