Caretaker in Bradford

# Caretaker## Job IntroductionAsset and Facilities Management run a number of buildings in the Central admin estate including City Hall, a Grade 1 listed building.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, solution finder who will work as part of a team to be responsible for the day to day control of caretaking provision, cleaning and security and other duties required within the Facilities Management team. As a facilities management caretaker you will support caretaking supervisor and Facilities manager to provide efficient and effective service delivery to customers, partners, visitors and members of the public.The varied workload involves:-* Ensure the buildings are secure in accordance with all site specific Caretaking Manuals, Building Security Policy and Information Security Policy. Undertaking key audits, access control card distribution as detailed in procedures, CCTV monitoring and surveillance/patrolling.* Ensure Information Security Policy is adhered to – including handling/storing/recording confidential waste.* Call outs – out of hours working planned/unplanned – to implement out of hours emergency procedures as required.* Manage contractors on site ensuring all health and safety and site specific procedures are being followed. Carry out minor tasks in accordance with risk assessments and training.* Carry out safety checks – including building audits, site specific checks and legionella etc.* Fire Safety – Smartlog checks including – emergency light testing, fire alarm testing, fire routes and fire extinguishers.* Carry out the movement of goods, furniture, equipment and receive distribute and record deliveries* Maintenance of curtilage – including pathways access routes, gardening and gritting etc.* Ensuring furniture layout and equipment functionality in meeting rooms – liaising with Customer Services Officers as required.* Follow site specific reporting procedures – to report/action any repairs and maintenance, cleaning, heating, caretaking, security issues etc.* Undertake site specific cleaning – including the ordering and replenishing of consumables.* Implement the Waste Minimizations Policy on a daily basis ensure all refuse is handled as appropriate.**Contact:**If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Len Palmer Facilities Manager on 07582 101753 or email; len.palmer@bradford.gov.uk***Employee Offer******Equal Opportunities****We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.**The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.*The following content displays a map of the job\’s location.| (C) OpenStreetMap contributors### Caretaker* **Salary** £24,796.00 – £24,796.00 per annum* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** bradfordmbc/TP/32143/1708* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 37* **Closing Date** 18 March, 2026* **Job Category** Catering & Cleaning* **Service** Asset & Facilities Management* **Location** City Hall, United Kingdom* **Additonal Payments** For Office Use Only* **Posted on** 4 March, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr