Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Facilities
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
12/11/2024
10/12/2024
Relief Facility Supervisor (Caretaker)
Location : Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £28,163 - £30,060 per annum
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 Chef's and Chef's 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.
An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Relief Facility Supervisor.
The Role
You must be able to travel citywide (between 06.00am and 19.00pm) and undertake a split shift requirement 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 and designated cleaning area.
You will be expected to be able to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area. 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 remedial works, parents' evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas and summer fairs etc.
Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have good communications skills, the ability to work with limited supervision, be capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment, materials/furniture. Caretaking experience in a school or similar environment would be an advantage.
* Is a team player but able to use your own initiative
* Can have good relationships with others
* Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
* Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations
* Is customer focused
* Can deliver to required standards
* Is suitable to work with children and young people
* Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.
* Can undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.
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 Program.
* 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/relief_facility_supervisor/272593