Caretaker - Waterside Campus - Northampton, United Kingdom - Unitemps, The University of Northampton

Unitemps, The University of Northampton
Unitemps, The University of Northampton
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Northampton, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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The University of Northampton are looking for a temporary maintenance caretaker to support us on waterside campus primarily but will be required to support St Johns halls of residence and Scholars when needed.


The role will involve both planned and reactive building maintenance tasks throughout the University Estate, ensuring that general wear and tear activities are managed effectively, and that statutory regulations are adhered to.


Duties and responsibilities

  • Able to lift and move larger items( bed frames, mattress, fridge freezers etc)
  • Smart phone literate ( to receive and sign allocated jobs off)


To complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks generated by the Facilities Helpdesk, scheduling tasks to meet priority deadlines and liaising with the appropriate teams to ensure mínimal disruption is caused to building users.


  • To ensure that all information relating to Facilities Helpdesk jobs is accurately recorded, that jobs are efficiently managed through the system, and additional jobs are identified as required.
  • To carry out periodic building and general site checks to identify and record defects, and in liaison with the Facilities Supervisor, establish a programme for rectification.
  • Use technical knowledge, ability, training and experience to fault find and solve problems associated with the operation of the building or site. Liaise with external Contractors when required.
  • To maintain in conjunction with the Line Manager suitable levels of supplies and materials for the effective discharge of Maintenance activities at the University of Northampton.
  • The post holder will ensure that at all times their work is to the highest quality and that all work is undertaken in accordance with Statutory Regulations and current Health & Safety Legislation.
  • Assist with other related tasks as required, e.g. snow clearance/gritting.
  • Litter picking, emptying bins and maintaining external waste compounds as required.
  • To undertake any training courses deemed beneficial by the Line Manager, to enhance the skills required to carry out multiple maintenance tasks.
  • Working to Standard operating procedures.
  • Collection from a secure place and delivery of letters and parcels into student's lockers.
  • Assisting with cleaning and laundering when requested to a highquality standard.
  • Portering from site to site various accommodation items
  • The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities and tasks as reasonably requested by the Manager.

Skills and experience
Caretaker experience desirable

Have a full /clean UK driving licence

Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to a standard appropriate to post

Able to work accurately and safely

Demonstrate practical aptitude for semi-skilled maintenance and repair

Experience in completion of work in accordance with approved codes of practice and legislative compliance

Have sound knowledge of products and materials currently in use

Smart phone/tablet literate

Good interpersonal / customer service skills

Ability to adapt to organisational change

Ability to adapt to technological advances in the workplace

Able to work with mínimal supervision and on own initiative, either in a team or alone

Demonstrate an appropriate level of physical fitness to enable the effective performance of duties

Able to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands

To be adaptable, conscientious and to be a good team member

Demonstrate a commitment to high service delivery


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 36 per week


Salary:
£11.51 per hour


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023


Reference ID:
Expected start date: 15/05/2023
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