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NHS Property Services Ltd

Caretaker

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Job summary

To work within the facilities team to undertake general caretaking and handyperson duties in NHS Property Services premises, undertaking tasks in line with company policies and procedures. To ensure the completion of caretaking duties and basic maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that the buildings are well maintained, i.e. heating, lighting, ventilation and fire alarms are operational, testing where required and reporting any potential hazards or required repairs using designated procedure and ensure that all corridors, stairs, stairwells and fire exit doors are kept free from obstructions. Work as part of a departmental team understanding the inter-relationships between own team and other services and support and assist their work.

About us

NHS Property Services is one of the UK's largest real estate and property owners, providers and advisors to the NHS Estate. We have a diverse portfolio in excess of 3500 properties ranging from listed buildings through to award winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. As an integral part of the NHS, we strive to provide best in class property and facilities services across our estate and this success is driven by our People!

Details

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,429 to £21,429 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005162

Job locations

70 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford

Manchester

M16 0LW


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a great opportunity for a Caretaker to join our team based in Manchester - Seymour Grove Health Centre. The salary on offer is £21,429.13 per annum . This is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 6.30am-3pm. No DBS required. Driving Licence required. We also offer; 27 days holiday not including bank holidays, access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings, training and development opportunities and NHS discounts. This role will work within the facilities team to undertake general caretaking and handyperson duties in NHS Property Services premises, undertaking tasks in line with company policies and procedures. To ensure the completion of caretaking duties and basic maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner. To be considered for this role you will have:

  • Experience of caretaking/handyperson duties or similar.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
    • Who are we? We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Best of luck with your application!

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We have a great opportunity for a Caretaker to join our team based in Manchester - Seymour Grove Health Centre. The salary on offer is £21,429.13 per annum . This is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 6.30am-3pm. No DBS required. Driving Licence required. We also offer; 27 days holiday not including bank holidays, access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings, training and development opportunities and NHS discounts. This role will work within the facilities team to undertake general caretaking and handyperson duties in NHS Property Services premises, undertaking tasks in line with company policies and procedures. To ensure the completion of caretaking duties and basic maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner. To be considered for this role you will have:

  • Experience of caretaking/handyperson duties or similar.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
    • Who are we? We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Best of luck with your application!

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Training will be provided on the job through a combination of instruction and practice or by attending training sessions

    Desirable

    • IOSH Working Safely

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of caretaking/handyperson duties or similar. Experience of working in a customer focused environment. Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work. Experience in the operation of electrical cleaning equipment

    Desirable

    • No desirable experience required.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Training will be provided on the job through a combination of instruction and practice or by attending training sessions

    Desirable

    • IOSH Working Safely

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of caretaking/handyperson duties or similar. Experience of working in a customer focused environment. Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work. Experience in the operation of electrical cleaning equipment

    Desirable

    • No desirable experience required.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    70 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford

    Manchester

    M16 0LW


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    70 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford

    Manchester

    M16 0LW


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent acquisition

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    Careers@property.nhs.uk

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    Details

    Date posted

    08 August 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £21,429 to £21,429 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    6 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    005162

    Job locations

    70 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford

    Manchester

    M16 0LW


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