Caretaker (Facilities)

Job title:

Caretaker (Facilities)

Company

Wealden District Council

Job description

Do you have experience of caretaking, security or similar work?Who?We are looking for a responsible, reliable person to join our caretaking team in the provision of a comprehensive caretaking service at our Council Offices in Hailsham.What will you be doing?

  • Your main duties will involve opening the building, reporting faults, monitoring essential services, assisting with deliveries to the offices, and monitoring/set-up of the Civic Community Hall.
  • You will play an active part in dealing with emergency services, health and safety and security procedures.

What do you need?

  • Previous experience of caretaking, security or similar work is essential, and you should be fit to undertake the duties of the role and hold a full clean driving license.
  • You will also need to be contactable via telephone to provide cover.
  • You will be required to work early mornings and/or late evenings to cover the rotas.

What do we offer?

  • Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
  • Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
  • A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
  • Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
  • Free parking.

Post Number: P1026 & P1027
Closing Date: 7th May 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmedWealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.To ApplyPlease visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.

Expected salary

Location

Hailsham, East Sussex

Job date

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:35:23 GMT

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