School Caretaker

Eric Wright Group
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our brand new team at a new school development in East Manchester as a Caretaker reporting to a Facilities Manager you will be responsible for the provision of a pro-active and re-active building maintenance service ensuring tasks are completed effectively and efficiently. School Caretaker Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Liaise with the EWFM Helpdesk ensuring that all EWFM and client reporting systems are implemented Act as EW Health and Safety Representative carrying out routine health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation Contribute as part of the client operational team to the development of the premises ethos and culture. Support the client core activities. Responsible for carrying out the following regular checks and activities:- Carry out statutory maintenance checks to plant and equipment Check site maintenance work orders and action as appropriate by first hand repair or by liaison with the EWFM Help desk for further remedial action. Check for internal and external building fabric damage and action as appropriate by first hand repair or by liaison with the EWFM Help desk for further remedial action. Ensure all public access areas including car parks are unobstructed and free from litter and major debris. Assist in providing a high quality planned and reactive portering service Assist in providing a reactive cleaning service when requested School Caretaker Requirements: It is essential that you had experience a similar role within a service environment being able to demonstrate your knowledge of FM operations. The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and have excellent communication skills. It is understood you will have excellent customer service skills and be able to converse at all levels in a professional manner. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. About Us: Eric Wright Facilities Management is an innovative company delivering exceptional Facilities Management services throughout the North of England. Since its formation in 2002, Eric Wright Facilities Management has undergone rapid growth, with a turnover in excess of £14 million. We proudly manage an extensive portfolio of public and private sector Facilities Management solutions within the North West, covering healthcare, educational and commercial facilities, Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) partners, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) partners, Local Authority and 3PD schemes. Our ethos Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special; we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking, yet retaining, much lost, traditional values, we are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. When Eric Wright set up the business, his vision was to provide opportunities within the construction industry for employees to enjoy a career in their respective professions without the threat of shareholder sale or exploitation. 100% of the shareholding in the Eric Wright Group is owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, a charitable body that was established on principles of sustained employment and community regeneration. We achieve this through the reinvestment of time, money and resources. This provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. All profits generated by the Eric Wright Group are either reinvested in the Group’s business or distributed to the Trust for its charitable activities throughout the North West providing stability and growth, free from short term aims of institutional shareholders, while enabling the Trust to benefit from the commercial success of the group and expand its range of charitable activities within the communities. Working Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday Friday 12.30pm 8.00pm – there will also be an opportunity for additional hours to cover holiday and sickness absence. Location: Belle Vue Academy – Manchester Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £22,500 per annum please excellent benefits Closing date: Friday 10th February 2023 You may have experience of the following: School Caretaker, Facilities, Site Supervisor, Cleaner, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Hospitality Assistant, Janitor, Caretaker, Facilities Management, etc. REF-(Apply online only)