Facility Supervisor

Facility Supervisor

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

OPS1484(e)

Full time

£26,873 - £28,770 per annum

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) at Havannah First School.

37 HOURS PER WEEK (SPLIT SHIFT)

Monday to Thursday

7.00am to 11.30am & 3-00pm to 6-00pm

Friday

7.00am-11.00am & 3.00pm-6.00pm

Havannah First School is a new building which opened in Easter 2022.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have excellent communications skills and the ability to work independently but also under the direction of a supervisor at the City Council and the Headteacher. You must be confident in the use of a computer to analyse basic data for the building management system, (training will be provided).

You must be capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment, materials/furniture and are able to climb ladders.

You must be able to undertake the split shift requirements of the role.

You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, as well as a range of porterage duties. There will be a responsibility for the supervision of cleaning staff. Caretaking experience in a school would be an advantage.

You will be expected to be able to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area equating to fifteen hours per week. You must be able to manage your own time.

There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g., parents’ evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas, and summer fairs etc. You will be expected to be available to undertake lettings for the school when required.

The successful candidate will join the rest of the staff team in taking pride in our new state of the art building and grounds and will work with us to strengthen our school’s success on its new site. We are looking for a capable, pro-active, and hard-working individual with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.

This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What we offer:

Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)

Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training

Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you

Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.

Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement

Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as a facilities Supervisor.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a good team player, use your own initiative and lead a cleaning team.

Can have good relationships with others

Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines

Has a flexible approach to work, and hours.

Is customer focused

Can deliver to required standards

Is suitable to work with children and young people

Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.

Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

INTERESTED?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

If you would like to discuss this post, please call Debra Thompson 07974797548.

Permanent

Closing date:

2 August 2024