Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

BAM UK & Ireland are looking for a Senior Caretaker to join the Facilities Management team at UCL Academy, Swiss Cottage, London. The team will be required to work shifts, on a 2-week rota between the hours of 6am & 9pm. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing learning and development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of site based team & supply chain partners
• Liaison with clients and schools on operational issues
• Interface with the helpdesk and administrative support team
• React and solve operational contract-related problems and issues
• Unlock / lock the college building and areas
• Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks
• Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills
• Provide emergency access to the school site
• Organise and carry out minor improvement work (e.g., erecting shelves, notice boards, redecorating, fixing)
• Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure satisfactory general upkeep and maintenance of the premises
• Identify defects and record/repair them
• Collect and assemble waste for collection
• Operate and respond to alarm systems
• Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors
• Ensure BAM FM is compliant with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Provide assistance on health and safety matters
• Ensure agreed levels of PPM are achieved and continuously improved
• Control and delegate PPM tasks
• Ensure the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables and relevant COSHH data
• Monitor and manage sub-contractor performance, safe systems of work
• Deal with other client booking requests (e.g., exam set up, open days, parents evenings)
• Ensure all BAM FM processes and procedures are followed

Requirements

• Experience of working within a similar role
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills
• Great communication skills in both written and verbal formats
• Requires a level of IT competence, including the ability to use systems for logging tasks, reporting issues, and communicating effectively with the team
• Experience of Handyperson/caretaking/cleaning/site-keeping in a school/college or similar environment
• Experience of crisis situations, be practical and reliable
• Experience of Health and Safety regulations and instructions
• Ability to assess risks and complete risk assessment documentation
• Ability to escalate queries or concerns when and where appropriate
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

Skills

• IT competence
• Health and Safety regulations
• Risk assessment

Location

• Swiss Cottage, London

Work Type

• Shift work
• 2-week rota

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• H&S Qualification such as IOSH is beneficial but otherwise training will be provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Continuing learning and development opportunities
• Creative and considerate work environment
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Support further personal growth and development
• Flexible working policy

About the Company

• Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
• We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.
• We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Equal Opportunity

• BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.