Temporary Caretaker / Facilities Assistant

This role is being advertised by Brightwork who are recruiting for our client in Dalkeith and we require a Temporary Caretaker / Facilities Assistant for our clients site based in Dalkeith

Hours of work are 37 hours per week. This role is shift based so there may also be a requirement for occasional evening/ weekend work.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:
1. Undertake routine checks and maintenance of the site heating and hot
water facility, Monitoring and managing the boilers setting via the Business
Management System (BMS). Under take routine checks & manage the programs
to the various electric panel heaters present in the site

2. To liaise with any specialist contractors and ensuring all works are carried out
as per specification and report any defects to Estates & Facilities Manager.

3. Ensure all areas are setup and maintained on a daily
basis, To monitor the bookings calendar and ensure all corporate areas are set
up as required and ensure all items requested are catered for.

4. To assist with setting up ICT equipment when required.

5. To monitor and assist with maintaining the building fabric and decoration of
the site, reporting any defect back to the Estates & Facilities Manager.

6. In consultation with the Estates & Facilities Manager liaise with contractors
and their representatives to ensure that health and safety standards are
addressed.

7. Liaise with all staff with regards to the operation and maintenance of the buildings and services. Investigate any issues reported ensuring all defect are recorded on
the data base and any repairs are dealt with in a timely and professional
manner.

8. Represent the best interests of the site in internal and external meetings
as required.

9. As Deputy Fire Warden undertake and record weekly system test on the fire
detection system. Check all fire escape routes and for any tampering/faults
with fire safety equipment/alarms. Assist the Estates & Facilities Manager by
carrying out a weekly sounder testing and periodic fire evacuation drills.

10. Undertake out of hours duties on an established monthly standby rota basis
including fulfilling the duties of a key holder.

11. Have flexibility to cover other shift patterns during periods of annual leave or
sickness.

12. Oversee external contractors as directed by the Estates & Facilities Manager

13. Liaise with prospective Business Park tenants and monitor tenant lease
compliance, to secure monthly electric meter readings from each unit and
record on the college data base.

14. Investigate any issues reported by business park tenants and ensure, in
conjunction with the Estates & Facilities Manager, that they are dealt with in
a timely and professional manner.

15. Report to the Estates & Facilities Manager any maintenance and/or estates
issues relating to the college buildings, grounds and/business park.

16. To undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Estates &
Facilities Manager.

Essential Skills for this role:
- Experience in building services industry
- Knowledge/competency in electrical work, central heating systems, DIY skills
- High level of maintenance and repair skills

Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative and priorities workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A high level of adaptability to be able to cover unsociable hours including weekends, split shifts,
early mornings, and evenings

Brightwork Ltd is an employment agency for permanent roles and employment business for temporary roles.

Your Time at Work
Hours of work are 37 hours per week. This role is shift based so there may also be a requirement for occasional evening/ weekend work.

Our Perfect Worker
Educational/Vocational Qualifications Required:
C & G 706-1-2 or equivalent
Intermediate Food Hygiene or equivalent experience

Key Information and Benefits
£17.95 per hr. Permanent role.

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