Facility Supervisor

Facility Supervisor (Caretaker)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: A GBP 28,163 – GBP 30,060 per annum, pay award pending

Hours: 37 hours per week

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead, providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals, and welfare catering services.

They have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs, and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Their service is committed to delivering high standards of service to their customers and investing in staff development.

The Role

They are currently looking for reliable and friendly individuals with a positive attitude to join their team as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker).

They Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has good customer service skills.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and can resolve on-site issues.
• Has knowledge of cleaning standards and can undertake cleaning tasks.
• Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment, materials, furniture, and climbing ladders.
• Has excellent organizational skills and can work with limited supervision.
• Communicates effectively in spoken English with the public.
• Has management or supervision experience of staff.
• Knows health and safety procedures and applies them in the workplace.
• Is self-motivated and able to meet fixed deadlines.

To succeed, you must be able to undertake split shift requirements, manage building security, set alarms, handle health and safety issues, and supervise cleaning staff.

You will manage your own time, handle varying workloads, and clean a designated area for approximately fifteen hours weekly. Flexibility around key school events and lettings is required.

To work effectively in a busy school environment, you should be positive, hardworking, and able to build good relationships with staff, children, and parents. A commitment to high standards of service and customer care is essential.

The organization is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role involves regulated activity, and successful candidates will undergo criminal background checks, police checks, and barred list screenings.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rates.
• Up to 29 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Paid DBS, induction, and training.
• Full uniform and equipment provided free of charge.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Cycle2work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics schemes.
• Pay enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, and unsociable hours.
• Employee support services, including a confidential health assistance program.
• Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure activities.

If you believe you are suitable and would like to apply, please continue with your application.

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