Caretaker Opportunities x 2 (Facilities, Porter) HULL74802

Our client is one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the country, offering over 1000 courses to over 26,000 students every year.

They now have two opportunities available for experienced Caretakers to join them to support the Site Managers and Premises Supervisors with a range of tasks associated with basic maintenance, cleaning, security and courier services.

Ensuring that sports and Community Clubs are ready to use when booked, you will provide porterage duties including moving equipment, furniture and other items/objects as required and assist with the delivery of site security and health and safety (e.g. emergency and out of hours response, supporting evacuation events, first aid duties, snow and ice clearing).

Proactively identifying and reporting defects, faults, health and safety, and security matters through routine and planned inspections of areas, you must ensure that equipment and consumables are safely used and correctly stored and that all cleaning waste/rubbish is disposed of in line with college procedures.

Candidates for these roles will ideally have experience of working in a caretaking / building facilities / portering role in a customer centred environment and be able to communicate and work professionally with internal and external customers of the College.  Able to prioritise workload and organise your own work schedule, you must be capable of undertaking minor repairs (handyperson skills) and be willing to work towards a First Aid Certificate if you do not already hold one.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please refer to the full Job Description when completing your application.

Our client is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.