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Caretaker
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Caretaker
Caretaker – Job Share Role (15 Hours/Week, 2 Days)
Location: Bromsgrove Schools, BAM UK & Ireland Shift Pattern: 07:00–15:00 & 10:15–18:15 (Friday timings may vary weekly based on school/third-party bookings) Rate: £13.90 per hour
About the Role
Join BAM’s FM Segment as a Caretaker in a job-share role, maintaining and securing our school sites while benefiting from our family-friendly enhanced package.
Our Making Possible initiative ensures:
- Security of the site
- Lock/unlock buildings and key management
- System settings/monitoring and response to alarms
- Fire safety checks and drills
- Contractor liaison and stakeholder coordination
Responsibilities
Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:
Core Duties
- Maintaining and monitoring security systems and emergency response protocols
- Carrying out regular site inspections, identifying defects, and recording maintenance needs
- Conducting fire safety equipment checks and assisting in drills
General Upkeep & Maintenance
- Minor redecorating, plumbing repairs, and electrical/fulling adjustments (e.g., replacing fixtures, ironmongery)
- Heating and lighting system monitoring
- Coordinating clean-up/graffiti removal and external litter picking
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Facility Management
- BMS system monitoring and defective issue reports
- Waste disposal and recycled collection management
- Contractor oversight (CPD inductions, performance reviews & feedback)
- Assisting with site administration (logbooks, inspection records)
Additional Responsibilities
- On-call duty when required
- Client liaison for premises-related contracts
- Assisting in safety audits/risk assessment activities
Key Requirements
- Experience: Caretaking or trade experience in a schools/educational environment preferred
- Essential Skills:
- Good numeracy/literacy (GCSE Maths/English or equivalent)
- Health & Safety knowledge (including COSHH compliance)
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Strong ability to interact with children, adults, and contractors
- Basic ICT competency with willingness to develop specialist skills
- Personal Attributes:
- Team player and flexible mindset
- Commitment to lifelong learning and training opportunities
- DBS check will be conducted before appointment
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Benefits
- Attractive salary with family-friendly BAM benefits package (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, carer, and menopause support included).
- Personal & professional growth in a forward-thinking organisation.
- Opportunity to contribute to "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow" while working with ethical infrastructure projects.
What’s Ahead for BAM?
At BAM, we champion diversity and inclusivity, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered—join us as we push positive change in construction and education.
About BAM
“Building a Sustainable Tomorrow” is more than our mission—it’s our commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure and modern resilience. Together, we construct inspiration.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of our "Making Possible" journey. Applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
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