BAM UK & Ireland
Caretaker
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Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Caretaker to join our FM Segment of the business and to join our team based out of Bromsgrove Schools. This is a job share role working 2 days per week and 15 hours per week.
Available Shift Pattern: 07:00 - 15:00 & Nominal 10:15 - 18:15 [Note: start/finish time on Friday can change weekly subject to any school & third party bookings.]
Pay: £13.90 per Hour.
Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Men’s and Women’s health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support.
Making Possible
- Security of the site.
- Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
- Key holding.
- Setting/un-setting of security systems.
- Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
- Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out and assist authority in carrying out fire drills.
- Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
- Liaise with contractors.
- Provide emergency access to school site.
- Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. minor redecorating and fixing.
- Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing lamps, unblocking drains, replacing finishing’s, ironmongery.
- Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the site.
- Organise and carry out minor decoration & improvement works.
- Monitor the BMS system and report any issues.
- Participate in a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs required to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
- Carry out checks of heating plant and lighting systems.
- Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements.
- Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements.
- Remove waste to central collection point (bin storage area).
- Assisting in administration of log books.
- Undertake emergency cleaning tasks during specified times.
- Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal & litter picking of entire site (external).
- Undertake on-call duties when required.
- Coordinate deliveries to the site and distribution within.
- Carry out evening let duties when required.
- Monitor performance of contractors and carry out inductions prior to them gaining access to site.
- Liaise with contractors & undertake client role in connection with premises-related contracts.
- To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity.
- Assist Site Technician when required.
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What’s in it for you?
A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
What do you bring to the role?
- Caretaking or trade experience in a similar environment.
- Good numeracy/literacy/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
- Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
- Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
- Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
- Demonstrate a flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Show the ability to assist other team members in the discharge of their duties.
- This role is subject to a satisfactory passing of enhanced DBS check.
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About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role.
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