About the role
We currently have an opening for an experienced Caretaker/Janitor to join our team. The majority of this role will be cleaning based. Please note you may be required to travel to alternate sites so preferably you will hold a driving license and use of a vehicle. You will also provide a full cleaning service to the whole facility, both reactive and planned. Job title: Caretaker Job Description: This role is based at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre and works a 40 hour week. You must be able to complete Police vetting which requires you to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
What you’ll be doing
Providing a full cleaning service (planned, reactive and specialist) within the whole secure facility as well as offering out of hour’s availability for reactive service and providing cover for holidays and sickness at other sites and own (including weekends, Public Holidays). Undertake monthly internal and external window and window frame clean. Undertake grounds and gardens maintenance, including planting, grass cutting, weeding etc. Collect all waste and deposit at specified points within the facility boundary. Maintain stock levels of consumables and equipment provided throughout the building e.g. toilet/copier paper and detainee consumables. Train others in core caretaking duties/responsibilities and give direction to other members of staff when required.
What we’re looking for
You will have previous experience in a maintenance/cleaning role. Previous experience working within a secure facility. Basic ICT, electrical and mechanical skills. Hold a current clean driving licence. Flexible regarding working hours All applicants will go through police vetting which requires you to have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
About Capita & Tascor
Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Tascor is part of Education & Government Services, a division of Capita. We work for secure criminal justice, immigration and the public sector. We don’t just look after buildings; we take care of every aspect of facilities management. Join us and discover better as you shape the workspaces of tomorrow.
What’s in it for you?
A basic salary of £28,852.50 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform Unlock Your Potential with Capita At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You\'ll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
Location: Bury St Edmunds , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, we support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology.
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