Caretaker - Reed : Job Details

Caretaker

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £15-17 per hour
• Location: Northwest London

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our clients Estates and Facilities Department at a bustling further education college. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the management, upkeep, and maintenance of the college's facilities, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-presented environment for all users.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support Estates and cleaning staff to maintain all areas of the College, ensuring they are clean, safe, and well-presented.
• Set up rooms and equipment for classes, meetings, or events as required, including college-run examinations in compliance with exam regulations.
• Perform general repairs, basic maintenance, and minor DIY tasks.
• Monitor stock levels of maintenance supplies and request replacements as needed.
• Liaise with contractors and service providers when on-site.
• Conduct basic plumbing tasks such as unblocking toilets and sinks, installing taps, and other fittings, as well as tiling and grouting.
• Manage furniture repairs, moves, and assembly.
• Respond to urgent health and safety hazards with temporary fixes.
• Carry a site radio at all times and respond promptly to calls for assistance.
• Conduct routine inspections of the campus, reporting all health and safety hazards and maintenance issues to the Estates team.
• Supervise maintenance contractors on college campuses in collaboration with the Estates team.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests.
• Ensure all buildings and rooms are secured after use in accordance with College procedures.
• Support the college's carbon reduction programme and implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Participate in personal and staff development programmes that meet individual and College needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in caretaking or facilities management, preferably within an educational environment.
• Proficient in performing general repairs, basic maintenance, and minor DIY tasks.
• Good communication skills to effectively liaise with staff, students, and external contractors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental policies.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Being part of a supportive and dynamic team.
• Contribution to a significant educational institution.

To apply for this Caretaker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.