Facility Supervisor - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

37.0 HOURS PER WEEK (SPLIT SHIFT)
6.30am am & 2.30pm - 6.00pm Monday to Thursday
6.30am - 9.30am & 2.30pm - 6.00pm Friday

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor Milecastle Primary School, Chapel House.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have good communications skills, the ability to work with limited supervision, be able to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, be capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment, materials/furniture and are able to climb ladders.

Caretaking experience in a school would be an advantage.

You must be able to undertake the split shift requirements of the role.

You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, as well as a range of porterage duties.

There will be a responsibility for the supervision of cleaning staff.

You will be expected to be able to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area. You must be able to manage your own time.

There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g parents evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas and summer fairs etc.

You will be expected to be available to undertake lettings for the school when required.

The interview will include a practical assessment.

To work in our busy school, you must be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to forge positive relationships with staff, children and parents.

We are looking for a positive, hard-working individual with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chef's and chef's working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

Competitive hourly rates of pay
25 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff) increasing to 29 days following 5 years service.
Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle2work scheme
Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured, Employee Assistance Programme.
Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who: