Job Details
SW5033: Resident Caretaker
Location: Dorset
Salary: £16,400 per annum plus a cottage
My client, based in Dorset, is looking to appoint an additional Residential Caretaker to work alongside the current incumbent to deliver flexible and efficient caretaking, to support the smooth running of the site. The successful candidate will work a shift system of earlies/lates on alternate weeks ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings are maintained to an excellent standard. To allow the caretaker to react to emergencies and incidents on a 24 hour basis, on-site accommodation is provided (rent and utilities covered).
The successful candidate will have a security and maintenance background and be able to work without direct supervision but also as part of a team, with a good understanding of commonly used IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Word). Basic DIY skills are essential and knowledge and practical understanding of Health and Safety procedures would be an advantage, as would experience of working in an environment with children and young adults.
The principal responsibilities include:
General:
- On a rota, react at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with problems; make emergency repairs or allow access to any contractor or service engineers who may be working on the site
- Visit buildings on a daily basis to conduct first aid general maintenance and minor repair work including: broken windows, bulb changing, door handles, window locks, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some touch up painting of doors and walls. Make safe any faults that occur during shifts
- Test fire alarms weekly. Maintain test register.
- Responsible for the cleaning of the Swimming Pool surround and provide back-up maintenance including carrying out and recording of pool checks if required
- Any other tasks requested by, or deemed appropriate by, the Directing Staff
Security:
- Be responsible for maintaining the security of the site premises and contents
- Daily opening and closing of buildings and facilities (e.g. Swimming Pool)
- Open and close buildings and facilities for evening use at times arranged by the management
- Carry out a lock down procedure during extended closure periods to ensure the buildings are properly secured and fire and security risks minimized
- Maintain a presence around the site to deter intruders
- Monitor and administer the CCTV system. Respond to and resetting of the alarms, liaise with the police and alarm company
- React as a main Key Holder and be the first point of contact in an emergency callout situation
- Overall security of the premises including the locking of all windows and Doors, etc. A formal and recorded set of rounds of the site to be completed at the end of the day
- Monitor the Access Control System and Intruder Alarms
Qualifications/Experience:
No formal qualifications are required, but you must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in DIY, for example from a construction background or from renovation projects, and you will need experience in security, such as an ex-serviceman or SIA site guard licence.
This post attracts the provision of on-site accommodation to allow the post incumbents to react to emergencies and incidents on a rota/24 hour basis (2 bed cottage). The Caretaker`s Line Manager will monitor the Caretaker`s out of normal activity responding to these emergencies and incidents and allow appropriate rest and recuperation to compensate.
This post will be covered by two individuals working the following routine:
Days: Monday to Friday 0630 - 1430 followed by a weekend off until 1500 on the following Monday.
Nights: Monday to Friday 1430 - 1830 and out of hours maintenance and on-call overnight and the following weekend switching to days for the following week.
The position is subject to a six month probationary period and enhanced CRB check.
Interested applicants will be expected to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted. Forces Recruitment Services were the first military recruitment agency and are the largest organisation of its kind in the UK. We are operating as a Recruitment Agency for our client. Please ask f
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