Relief Caretaker

5 months ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Suffolk Libraries Full time

**A library does more than simply loan books. It underpins the community.**

Could you help shape the vision for your local library?

**Bury St Edmunds Library - Relief Caretaker**

Based at Bury St Edmunds Library, we are currently looking for a Relief **Caretaker **to cover a broad range of caretaking duties. The Caretaker’s duties will include responsibility for opening and closing buildings, library security, health and safety issues, general maintenance and distribution of materials around the building.

**We need a Caretaker who can**:

- Be a visible presence and carry out regular security patrols within and around the building
- Maintain security, acting as key holder, and assisting with public order, taking appropriate action to ensure safety of users and staff
- Be responsible for supporting groups and organizations use of rooms for hire within the building
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation within the premises
- Meet basic repair and maintenance needs of the building and surrounding area
- Move goods, stock and furniture around the building as required
- Support staff in the provision of activities and services throughout the building
- Be customer-orientated and achieve good customer relations.
- Work additional hours on occasion to cover annual leave, absence and training.

**Procedural training will be provided while you work. However, you will need the following skills and experience already**:

- Ability to communicate with a wide cross-section of people
- Basic DIY skills using hand and power tools
- Ability to deal with difficult and disruptive people confidently and appropriately
- Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements

This role has no guaranteed hours and will involve weekend work and cover for any permanent staff absences due to annual leave, training or sickness.

Rate of pay £11.13 per hour

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.13 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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