Caretaker

7 days ago

Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year


OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

As a caretaker, you will keep an eye on energy usage and provide meter readings. You will regularly check the fire system and carry out monthly fire door checks. You will also note and report any repair needs through the helpdesk. Plus, you will handle minor maintenance tasks like changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, and minor joinery. It's a hands-on role that keeps everything running smoothly and safely.

Days of working:
Monday - Friday Flexible shifts
3pm - 7pm
6am - 8am
4pm - 6pm
Term time 47 weeks including 4 weeks deep clean.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Be responsible for monitoring energy usage and supplying meter readings.
  • Check the operation of the fire system on a regular basis, as directed by the PPM system.
  • Carry out monthly fire door checks as part of the PPM schedule.
  • Be responsible for noting and reporting repairs requirements through the helpdesk.
  • Undertake minor maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs and strips, fuses, plugs, unblocking drains, minor joinery etc).

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Must have Right to Work in the UK
  • An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
  • IOSH Certificate would be desirable.
  • Certification of Legionella Legislation awareness
  • IT Literate, MS Office/competent in the use of Excel, Power point/Smartphones/Helpdesk.


How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.


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