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Title
Assistant Caretaker / Janitor (Fixed term 6 months)
Requisition ID: 9589
Location & Hours
Smithycoft Secondary School, 282 Smithycroft Rd, Glasgow G33 2QU
Standard hours: 37.5 per week. Shift patterns: 07:00–15:00 and 13:00–21:00, Monday–Friday.
About the Role
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Glasgow school’s account and deliver critical services for schools. Every day our people create high‑quality learning environments – ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and for students to gain meaningful skills and qualifications. 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 on day‑to‑day operational requirements of the schools.
Responsibilities
* Ensure smooth running of the school premises
* Carry out day‑to‑day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., furniture fixtures, wall repairs)
* Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
* Check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
* Guard against vandalism by checking the premises
* Arrange chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clear away afterwards
* Litter picking and general clearing of external areas
What You Will Bring
* Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
* Good team player
* Flexible with shift work
* Strong working relationships with on‑site client and employees
* Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes as appropriate
* Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract
* Full driving licence (required for covering multiple sites)
Personal and Professional Qualities
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of 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 PVG check before commencing employment.
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, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews
* Career growth – opportunities to advance to roles such as Senior Janitor/Facilities Management
* Training opportunities, including fully funded leadership programs
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
* Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey
* Flexible benefits – insurance, Cycle2Work scheme, gym membership discounts
* Exclusive discounts via our online portal
* Social impact days for volunteering and fundraising
* Family‑friendly policies for new parents or when caring for a dependant
* Membership of affinity networks that 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 shape some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
Application Guidance & 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 to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support.
Application Deadline
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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