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Caretaker / Facilities Officer
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 14.5 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Estates & Facilities Officer (Security / Caretaking / Maintenance) – Education Site
Location: North East England (region only)
Department: Estates & Facilities
Reports to: Head of Estates & Facilities
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Start: ASAP
Overview
We’re recruiting an Estates & Facilities Officer to support the safe, secure and smooth day-to-day operation of a busy college education environment. This is a hands-on role combining site security, caretaking, porterage, routine maintenance and contractor supervision, with a strong focus on health & safety and safeguarding.
This role is ideal for someone with building maintenance experience who enjoys variety, is proactive, and can work confidently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide a security, caretaking, estates and facilities service to staff, students and visitors
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Undertake routine security patrols and contribute to building/site security
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Act as designated key holder, including locking/unlocking, call-outs and recording activity
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Operate and monitor heating systems, fire alarms and security alarms as required
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Complete porterage duties and support goods inwards (receipt, logging and delivery)
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Drive site vehicles/minibus fleet as required to transport goods, staff and visitors (exceptionally students)
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Carry out routine planned checks within competence (e.g., water testing, emergency lighting tests)
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Perform minor repairs and improvements (e.g., painting, tiling, general fabric/fittings upkeep)
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Maintain clean and safe external areas (frontages, entrances/exits, pedestrianised areas)
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Liaise with police, fire and ambulance services where required
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Provide first aid when needed (must hold/maintain a valid certificate)
Essential Requirements:
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Experience in building maintenance/repair work
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Basic Health & Safety qualification and understanding of H&S legislation
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Full clean driving licence
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Organised, proactive, able to work with minimal supervision
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Commitment to safeguarding (role requires satisfactory DBS clearance)
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First Aid Certificate (current and relevant) and willingness to administer first aid when required
Desirable (Nice to Have):
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Experience working in a college/education environment
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Manual handling / lifting training
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Ability to operate electrical/mechanical building services systems
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Experience prioritising tasks, supporting others, and supervising contractors/cleaners
What You’ll Get:
A stable, varied facilities role in a professional education setting
Training and development opportunities
The chance to make a direct impact on safety, operations and site standards
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