Caretaker

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Job Title: Caretaker

Job Location: Derby College

Reference number: E5120

Salary: £20,103 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Shift: Working a two-shift pattern, 0530 – 1330 and 1330 – 2130

The vision of Derby College Group (DCG) is to create world-class, accessible education opportunities that enrich lives and make bright futures a reality for all. We put students and staff at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to create a safe and well-maintained environment for them.

We have an opportunity for two new team members to join our Facilities Management Team as Caretakers based at our Roundhouse Campus in Pride Park, Derby. This is an active and varied role as part of a larger team across the estate, and every day will be different!

Tasks will be wide ranging and varied from room set-ups, building unlocks, keeping areas clean and presentable, through to initial light maintenance, painting and routine checks. You will be working a two-shift pattern on a weekly rotation, with the first shift being 5.30am to 1.30pm, and the second shift being 1.30pm to 9.30pm.

Previous experience of working in a facilities role is desirable but not essential; if you have the relevant skills to be successful, we will train you on the rest! You will be encouraged to be creative, flexible and resourceful in your approach to the tasks at hand, while delivering a great customer service to the wide range of people you will meet each day.

Benefits of working at Derby College Group:

• Full Free Training and Development including English Language, maths and digital skills qualifications. Working with us in this role may help you to take your career to the next level.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• TOTUM discount card (student discount card equivalent)
• Discounted train travel
• Discounted onsite Little Explorers Nursey
• Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.

If this role sounds interesting, the full job description and application link can be found below.

If you have any questions and/or would like an informal chat, please contact Lucy via email – lucy.hanson@derby-college.ac.uk.

We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from the whole community.

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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