Title:  Reactive Caretaker

Your new role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Reactive Caretaker/Janitor to cover our Barnsley Schools account – You will be primarily based at one school location however you would be expected to be mobile across our 11 schools on the account as per school requirements.

This role will require a UK driving licence and your own vehicle for use, you will be able to claim milage and insurance through the business.

The salary is £13.72 per hour 

The role will be 37.5 hours per week - Reactive Caretakers – 5:30am – 18:00pm ( within this time period)  / Hours Per Week 37.5 / Shift pattern – Mon-Fri (52 weeks) 

Amey delivers facilities and estate management services to the Barnsley Private Finance Initiative across the Barnsley estate

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.

Caretakers play an important part in facilitating the smooth running of the premises, providing support for a safe and efficient operation whilst ensuring all customer requirements are met.  

You will be responsible for:

• To deliver defined and non-specific tasks.
• To always undertake the role in a professional and safe manner following Amey’s Zero Code Policies and Procedures.
• To work according to best practice guidelines I.E. ensuring the correct use of colour coded equipment.
• To comply with Internal and External HSEQ requirements RAMs and COSHH.
• Provide a maintenance service that delivers to our client contractual requirements.
• Use of Amey approved chemicals, machinery, consumables and equipment only.
• Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided.
• To deliver good customer engagement ensuring client satisfaction
• To report any concerns or issues to your People Manager immediately for action e.g. broken equipment.
• Ensure that all duties are completed within the time provided to the Amey defined standards.
• To attend and engage in briefings and training sessions, potential requirement of additional hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by your People Manager.
• Wear appropriate PPE & Uniform provided by Amey only.
• To always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• To comply with Amey’s Key Holding policies and procedures, ensuring keys assigned to yourself are only used in line with your shifts and not shared with others.
• To adhere to Lone Working policies and procedures where necessary.
• To follow Emergency procedures in place at all times.
• To follow the Escalation process in place/out of hours process.
• To escalate any issues with intruder/fire alarm systems and panels.
• To escalate and report any issues found during your shift via Helpdesk/Escalation where necessary.
• Reactive caretaking to cover/open schools across the account, in the event of absence and sickness, as and when needed at the request of your People Manager.
• Caretaking cover for planned holidays across the account.
• When there is no need for reactive cover/cover for holiday, allocation to assist a school will be organised by your People Manager.
• Ensure smooth running of the school premises, escalating issues to Helpdesk/Premises Manager.
• Carrying out day-to-day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (i.e., furniture fixtures, wall repairs).
• To ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly.
• Daily responsibility to check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use.
• To check the premises to guard against vandalism.
• Arranging and reporting any required maintenance outside the day-to-day DIY/ minor repairs.
• Daily management of employees on site to ensure site is open and ready, escalating any issues to the Premises Manager.
• Arranging chairs and tables for meetings/assemblies\ Exam sets up and any other requested set ups and clearing away afterwards.
• Completion of Mandatory/Statutory PPMs.
• To communicate professionally with the school as the first point of call for Amey.
• Completion of relevant Amey documentation/paperwork to a good standard (i.e,  Contractor Inductions, Site access forms and reviewing of RAMS.
• Competently use Microsoft Teams/Concept – tablets and phones
• Regularly monitoring/responding to emails in a professional manner.
• Required to use a personal vehicle and claim business mileage back though SAP Concur.

What makes this role unique: you will be facilitating the smooth running of the premises, providing support for a safe and efficient operation whilst ensuring all customer requirements are met.    

We want to hear from you if you are

• To carry out the duties in the most effective, efficient, and economic manner available.
• To continue personal development in the relevant area.
• To participate in the staff, review, and development appraisal process.
• To have due regard and comply with all Amey and school policies.
• To undertake training as required.
• To participate in personal and team reviews/meetings.
• To participate in annual appraisal and implement agreed targets.
• Develop good working relations with other colleagues.
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Effectively and proactively implement Health and Safety legislation and good practice, including office, individual and DSE risk assessments, taking into consideration disabilities and specialist equipment required to enable staff to undertake their daily duties.
• To undertake Health and Safety Training on areas within your remit.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced DBS check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any. 

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions

• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.

• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.

• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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