Head Caretaker

Equans is looking for a Head Caretaker to join our team working in Waverley School, Yardley Green Road, Birmingham B9 5QA. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary between £26,728.21 - £32,800.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift times: Monday to Friday 8 Hour Shift between 6:00am - 19:00pm Rotating shift pattern. Occasional weekend work.

What will you deliver?

The Head Caretaker is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the school premises where there are multiple caretakers. They do hands-on caretaking work while leading and guiding the caretaking team to keep the school safe, secure, and well maintained.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• Essential:
• Significant experience in caretaking, premises, or building maintenance
• Prior experience in supervising or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Good practical skills in DIY, maintenance, and fault finding
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Desirable:
• Experience working in an education or PFI environment
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and school-specific requirements
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Competency in using CAFM/helpdesk systems and Microsoft Office

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.