Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Cleaning Services

Job Summary

Equans is recruiting for a Caretaker to join the team in Newcastle Fire Station, Elswick NE4 6HL
. This is a permanent full‑time role working 37 hours per week with an annual salary of £25,460.00 and a benefits package.

Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 15:30
Friday 07:30 - 15:00

The Caretaker will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of services provided to Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Authority by Equans at any of their PFI Estate. You will ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely fashion in accordance with the appropriate schedules and standards, undertaking a range of PPM tasks at a frequency specified by corresponding plans and industry standards.

The Caretaker will also be responsible for logging any jobs that arise whilst on site, as well as monitoring and taking the appropriate action with regards to jobs that have been allocated to them. This is a customer‑facing role and demands excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.

• Experience of operational delivery of FM Services
• Previous experience of supervision desirable
• Experience in a front‑facing, customer‑centric role
• Full clean driving licence is essential
• DBS (enhanced) check will be required
• BPSS level vetting and DBS clearance required

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme
• Access to growing employee networks, including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and our Disability Network
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

You must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation package is not offered for this role. Certain roles may require a disclosure check as noted in the role requirements.