Caretaker

We are currently recruiting for a client who are looking for a Caretaker / Maintenance Co-ordinator to work over various sites between Burnley and Blackburn. This is a very varied and rewarding position and would suite someone who is well organised and takes pride in their work. The successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

• Responsible for co-ordination and provision, of practical day to day maintenance of various sites between Burnley and Blackburn.
• Act as a Caretaker & key holder and carrying out security procedures for buildings and grounds, across Burnley and Blackburn.
• Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc and/or the setting off of the burglar alarms.
• Dealing with enquiries from workers and contractors and managing contractor activity on-site for maintenance.
• Monitor the work of cleaning and maintenance staff, to ensure that the buildings and premises are kept to a high standard of cleaning and repair.
• To assume initial responsibility for the resolution of all site-related issues and to identify any maintenance requirements.
• Draw up, or assist in the drawing up of site maintenance plans and specifications for work to be undertaken by contractors.
• Identify building fabric and services defects, diagnose faults and specify repairs to enable effective maintenance.
• Monitoring the progress of projects involving outside contractors
• Monitoring the grounds maintenance function, including managing the contract for the provision of grounds maintenance where one exists.
• Undertake general caretaking duties, practical repairs and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring that all caretaking equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for their repair as appropriate.
• To arrange for the site services team to carry out first-line repairs.
• Order and manage equipment and consumables to enable fixes, as required.
• Carry out site assessments to cover Maintenance, Health & Safety, Facilities and statutory compliance tests.
• Log, update and manage all activity.
• To liaise with, instruct and manage third party suppliers in order to resolve issues with Health and Safety.
• Responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety connected with the premises and site.
• To ensure that the appropriate staff are fully aware of COSHH legislation.
• To undertake regular testing of the burglar and fire alarm system, and to maintain appropriate records.
• Undertake unsupervised checks and tests of building services and systems – such as Legionella, fire detection systems, heating systems and alarm systems
• Hours of work – 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am – 6pm.

If you feel you have the right experience for this vacancy then please apply immediately.