🧹 Job Title:Caretaker / Security Officer (with Cash Handling Duties)
📍 Location: Bank Parade, Newry, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT34 1DQ, United Kingdom
💷 Rate of Pay: £13.63 per hour
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week (rotating shifts, incl. evenings)
🚐 Driving Required: Yes – includes van driving duties
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🛠️ Job Overview
We're hiring a dependable and flexible Caretaker/Security Officer to support the day-to-day operations of council facilities. You'll help with cleaning, security, maintenance, and event support, while ensuring a friendly and professional service to the public.
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🔧 Key Responsibilities
* 🧼 Clean buildings inside and out, including steps and pathways
* 🔑 Open, close, and secure venues (keyholding & alarm callouts)
* 🔥 Operate heating, lighting, and sound systems
* 🪑 Set up rooms for events and monitor audiences
* 🛎️ Supervise reception during peak times or staff absence
* 🛡️ Manage security and stewarding during events
* 🚨 Support or lead evacuation procedures and conduct fire tests
* 🤝 Liaise with public and event organisers on-site
* 🚚 Perform van driving and equipment delivery duties
* 🏗️ Operate hoists and use safety harness systems (training provided)
* 📋 Report any hazards or maintenance issues promptly
* 🧭 Assist with general duties across other sites as needed
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📆 Working Pattern
Rotating weekday shifts (no weekend work required):
* Shift 1: 8:00am – 3:30pm
* Shift 2: 3:30pm – 11:00pm
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ℹ️ Additional Information
* ❌ Not eligible for flexi-time or TOIL
* 🕰️ Alarm response duties required (24/7 on-call rota)
* 🧾 Full training provided
* ✅ Great opportunity for someone seeking varied and hands-on work across multiple venues