Caretaker/maintenance - Zero Hours Contract

2 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Apex Radio Systems Ltd Full time

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of two-way radios, Apex Radio Systems Ltd, is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team in a caretaker/maintenance role. Due to the flexibility of the role, this is initially being offered on a zero hours basis.

**Overall Objectives**:

- To carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs to the Gateshead & Newcastle offices.
- To assist in the preparation of a new office in Gateshead with internal and external redecoration and refurbishment.
- To assist in the relocation of stock and business equipment between our Newcastle & Gateshead offices.
- To book outside contractors for major repair work.
- To make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly.
- To check doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use.
- To assist in the ordering of cleaning materials, new equipment and furniture as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hard working individual who would like to be part of a growing and successful team whilst having some flexibility.

As one of the market leaders, Apex Radio Systems Ltd, are a financially strong, growing company and look for staff with the right attitude and professional work ethic.

**About Apex Radio Systems Ltd**

Apex are looking for someone with previous caretaker and/or maintenance role experience to work in their Newcastle & Gateshead based premises.
- The ability to use your initiative.
- Customer service skills.
- A thorough work ethic and be able to pay attention to detail.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of safety and security.
- A desire to help people.
- The ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.

**Vacancy summary**
- **Salary**

Starting from £12.42 per hour depending on experience.
- **Working hours**

This initially being offered on a zero hours contract.

**Desired qualifications**
- Applicants should have GCSE grades A-C in English and maths or equivalent qualifications

**About the employer**

The business is market leader in the hire and sale of high-quality two-way radios, and in the design and installation of complex communications solutions.

Apex was established in 1990 in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 2015 they opened offices in Cardiff to cater for their ever-expanding business needs in Wales and the South of England. In 2018 they opened a further office in Teesside to deal with further expansion in the business.

Apex provides communications solutions across the whole business spectrum, and in the fast-moving world of today’s business, two-way radio communications play a crucial role in the safety and welfare of people.

Safety is essential to Apex, and their clients depend on them being able to deliver reliable communications every time. Their commitment to customer care and to providing technical support, rapid response repairs and top-quality service is demonstrated by them being accredited with the European ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.

In addition, Apex supplies and supports over 250 WatchSchemes, throughout the United Kingdom which makes them one of the leading providers of radio link schemes in the UK. Many Police forces throughout the country are linked to CCTV control rooms and retail’s security radio systems, using Apex Radios in the constant fight against crime and disorder.

**Employer**

Apex Radio Systems Ltd

**Address**

102 Tantobie Road

Denton Burn

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 7DQ

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From £12.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: APX - NEW5


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