Caretaker in Birmingham, West Midlands

Caretaker

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Apply Now

If you have caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Birmingham, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Hatched Recruitment team will be in touch.