Job Introduction
To deliver efficient and effective caretaking support to Bridlington To ensure that cleanliness, heating, lighting and security are maintained in order to provide a safe environment for children, staff and other users of school premises whilst complying with the Contractual, Health and Safety and PPP-IML standards required.
More about the role:
Key Accountabilities
- Promoting a safety culture and ensuring you are aware of and comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times.
- Following safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensuring that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufacturers are adhered to.
- Carrying out security procedures for the building, facilities and grounds, i.e. security inspections, lock/unlock doors, activate/deactivate alarm equipment, identify repairs, identify suspicious occurrences and liaising with the Police and authorities as required.
- Completing PPM, carrying out routine checks and maintaining appropriate records including intruder alarm logbook, fire, water hygiene, repair orders, and heating system records book, carry out meter readings for the college.
- Undertaking handyperson duties including; painting and decorating, first line maintenance of fixtures and fittings, basic plumbing, remedial works after break ins for which competence has been determined
- Safeguarding approved sub-contractors and visitors by ensuring site inductions are carried out and access to buildings and keys issued in accordance with HSE, safe systems of work permits, security and contractual standards.
- Providing on demand cleaning services whilst using the cleaning equipment in line with health and safety training as cleaning duties are physical activities which will include pushing cleaning trolleys and manual handling
- Ensuring the ‘One Best Way’ cleaning procedures are followed and that the various daily, weekly and periodic cleaning duties required are carried out under the contract service level agreement and following the cleaning schedule as directed by your Line Manager
- Communicating with the team to set clear work objectives, build team work, share and solve problems and promote a positive safety culture through daily huddles and weekly ROARS.
- Providing training and support for the cleaning team in line with the training plan to ensure they have the required skills to do their jobs safely and well.
- Carrying out people supervision tasks including timesheets, completing return to work interviews and regular formal and informal performance reviews.
Who you are:
Essential
- Proven experience in DIY/practical skills
- Good spoken English and basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage tasks to deal with the day to day demanding environment
- High standards of cleanliness and well-presented
- Health & Safety – Follows the right procedures & challenges unsafe behaviour
- Can Do – Is flexible & takes initiative
- Integrity – Respects colleagues & customers
- Passion – Is positive & proud of doing a great job
- Responsibility – Takes ownership and doesn’t leave things to others or say ‘it’s not my job’
- Teamwork – Shares knowledge & experience with other team members
Desirable
- Experience working in a caretaking role and dealing with contractors
- Able to offer a trade (electric/plumbing/building)
- Desire to develop knowledge and skills to progress further
- Experience in leading a team to deliver high standards
What we'll give:
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
- Pension contribution
Who we are:
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.
We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!
We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.