Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Birmingham B9

£13.00 per hour PAYE

Enhanced DBS Required

Hatched Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Caretaker to work at a site in Birmingham B9.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous caretaking, facilities management, maintenance or building support experience. The role offers a varied workload, with the opportunity for overtime and occasional weekend work.

As a Caretaker, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, safety and maintenance of the site. You will work independently while also liaising with supervisors, contractors, technical teams and the client.

• Opening and closing buildings and ensuring site security.
• Carrying out daily site inspections and identifying defects.
• Logging maintenance issues through the helpdesk and ensuring jobs are completed within required timescales.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and minor repairs within your capabilities.
• General caretaking duties including porterage, litter picking, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Managing site stock, materials and equipment.
• Carrying out and recording statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing and emergency lighting checks.
• Reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Supporting safeguarding requirements.
• Providing site information, reports and other information when required.

• Enhanced DBS required to enter the site.
• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities management, maintenance or a similar role is desirable.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to deal confidently with contractors, clients and site users.
• Dark clothing and safety boots required.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and overtime.