Overview
Title: Caretaker / Janitor
Requisition ID: 8927
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to Join our Barnsley Schools Account in Netherwood Academy, Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8FE. This role will be based on site.
The salary is £13.08 per hour. The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week.
Shift patterns
Week 1: 5.30am to 1.30pm
Week 2: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Week 3: 1:00pm to 9:00pm (varies)
Weekends: 1 in 3 (hours based on school requirements)
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Barnsley Schools delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.
The Amey provides facilities and estate management services to the Barnsley Schools Private Finance Initiative across 11 schools, ensuring high-quality, safe, clean, and compliant learning environments for teachers and students. They work in partnership with clients and end-users to deliver 24/7 services to the highest standard with minimal disruption to the schools\' daily operations.
What You Will Do
* Ensure smooth running of the school premises
* 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 responsible to check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
* Checking the premises to guard against vandalism
* Arranging chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clearing away afterwards
* Litter picking and general clearing of external areas
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.
What You Will Bring
* Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
* Good Team Player
* Flexible with shift work
* Good at developing strong working relationships with on-site client and employees
* Support for local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as appropriate
* Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you. 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. 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.
Our benefits
* Remuneration - Competitive salary with potential yearly reviews
* Career Growth: opportunities to roles like Premises Manager, Facilities Team Leader
* Training Opportunities: fully funded leadership programs
* Holidays - at least 24 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra days
* Pension - Generous pension scheme
* Flexible benefits – Insurance benefits, Cycle2Work, discounted gym membership
* Exclusive Discounts - Online portal with discounts
* Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days per year
* Family friendly policies
* Affinity Networks
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. Our teams work across the UK and internationally.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk for access needs or adjustments.
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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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