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Facility Supervisor (Simonside Primary School)

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
02/06/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/06/2025 22:59
Salary:
£28,163 - £30,060 per annum (pay award pending)
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Building Maintenance / Caretaking
Vacancy ID:
280491
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS1978e
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
15 Jun
Further Information
Operations and Regulatory Services - Facility Operations
 
An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor at Simonside Primary School, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne.
 
37 hours per week 7-00am-11-00am and 2-30pm-6-00pm

Salary N5, £28,163 to £30,060, pay award pending.
  
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
  • Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff) 
  • 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 currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker).
 
We are looking for someone who:
  • Has good customer service skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with problems on site
  • Knowledge of cleaning standards with the ability to undertake cleaning tasks
  • Capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment, materials, furniture and climb ladders.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision
  • Good spoken English with the ability to communicate effectively with the public
  • Experience of management/supervision of staff
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and how to apply them in the workplace
  • Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines 

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is working in regulated activity.  If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s).  It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.  

 
INTERESTED? 
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form, alternatively you can collect an application form from Condercum Road Depot Reception.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

 If you would like to discuss this post please call Peter Lawson on 078257 81918.
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.