Caretaker & Driver

**Caretaker / Driver**

Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Contract: Full time, permanent

Report to: Chief Operating Officer

**Salary**: £20,000 - £23,000 dependent on experience

We are looking for a Caretaker / Driver to join the team. This dual role will assist with the smooth running of our two sister companies, KWSP and Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), which are based 5 minutes’ walk apart on Silverstone Park. We are looking for someone with a “can do” attitude and strong lateral thinking skills, who is excited by a multi tasking and using their skills day to day.

**About KWSP**

KW Special Projects is a high-performance design and engineering solution provider at the heart of the Silverstone Technology Cluster. KWSP uses the speed and agility of the motorsport industry upon which it was founded to provide cutting-edge, on-demand design and engineering services.

**About DMC**

The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) is a sector-agnostic production facility with a focus on engineering-led solutions. Harnessing the power of data and connectivity throughout its process chain, the DMC leverages the latest metal and polymer additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to address customer challenges.

We are always on the lookout for talented staff to work closely with our customers - delivering digital AM solutions for pioneering businesses in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, motorsport, medical, marine and industrial sectors.

**About the role**

**Person Specification: Core competencies and experience.**

You will work individually to support the team leaders and core business functions. The role requires a proactive individual with relatable experience. We are interested to hear from applicants who can demonstrate fundamental understanding and experience in the following areas
- Caretaker
- Conduct routine inspections of the two sites to ensure they are well-maintained, and in compliance with safety standards.
- Perform general maintenance tasks such as light repairs, painting, and basic troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with the facilities management team to address any maintenance or repair issues promptly.
- Complete regular fire alarm tests
- Adhoc maintenance to facility.
- Undertake and record regular checks on equipment, legionella risk, alarm systems, ladders and fire extinguishers and report any problems arising.
- Identify and report building, furniture or fitting deficiencies to landlord and ensure rectification as appropriate.
- Undertake range of handyperson duties (ie those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) as directed, that contribute to the maintenance of the facility (eg remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings and small scale improvements, repairs to taps and cisterns, fitting shelves/ notice boards etc).

Driver
- Operate company vehicle to make deliveries and collect parts from suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate transportation.
- Plan efficient routes to optimise delivery schedules and minimise travel time.
- Inspect and maintain vehicle to ensure it is in proper working condition and report any issues to the appropriate department.
- Ensure all deliveries and collections are accurately documented, and paperwork is completed in accordance with company procedures.

Accuracy, time management and adherence to deadlines are key to achieving success within the business.

You will be communicating with all areas of the business. As a result, you will also need to demonstrate effective communication skills.

All applicants are required to have;
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Proven experience in driving and logistics, with a strong understanding of safe driving practices.
- Facility maintenance and repair skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical capability to perform lifting and carrying tasks associated with deliveries and basic maintenance.
- Follow, create, and disseminate good working practises and processes
- Thrive operating in small team environments

The successful applicant will be;
- self-motivated,
- have high integrity
- honesty
- direct communicator
- a problem solver/have strong lateral thinking skills
- tenacious in meeting deadlines
- practical as well as creative and prepared to be hands on
- able to demonstrate precision and attention to detail including good record-keeping
- able to work effectively under time pressure
- flexible
- able to work within business health and safety requirements

The role may require you to work out of main office hours.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description

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