Caretaker / Janitor

Job Description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent relief Caretaker/Janitor to come and join our Edinburgh school’s account.

This role is based across our sites in Edinburgh, so flexibility is key, and having your own transport would be a distinct advantage.

£13.72 per hour

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week (Shift patterns will be between 6am – 10pm Mon Fri and 09:30 – 12:30 1 in 3 Saturdays)

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Every day our people create high quality learning environments – ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day to day operational requirements of the schools.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment.

What you will do:

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises
• Carrying out day to day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (i.e., furniture fixtures, wall repairs)
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• Daily responsibility to check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
• Checking the premises to guard against vandalism
• Arranging chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clearing away afterwards
• Litter picking and general clearing of external areas

What you will bring:

• Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
• Good Team Player
• Flexible with shift work
• Good at developing strong working relationships with on site client and employees
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract

Our benefits

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Janitor/Facilities Management
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies – for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks – who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible