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Role: Building Caretaker Location: Banbury station - with travel to other sites as required Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 per annum Would suit somebody with a background as a School/Building Caretaker / Site Services Officer. You will have, as a minimum, a basic understanding of small scale building related repairs, security, vandalism, supervising external contractors and site safety, to name but a few. Purpose of the role This position requires the post holder to work from a van providing a mobile maintenance service to numerous Chiltern Railways sites. Previous experience would be a distinct advantage although full training will be given. To provide reliable and semi-skilled handyperson services to support our Property, Assets & Facilities Management team supporting the upkeep of station assets and buildings and supporting the provision of planned and reactive non-technical maintenance in the 4 depots. This role involves carrying out a variety of repair, maintenance, and general handyman duties to ensure the stations remain safe, clean, SQR (Service Quality Regime) compliant and fully operational for passengers and staff. Key Responsibilities: Perform general maintenance tasks including minor repairs, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and general SQR and safety checks To assist depot technical staff with 2-man jobs (Light column lowering) Inspect Chiltern facilities regularly and report or resolve issues such as broken fixtures, faulty doors, lighting problems, vandalism and SQR failures Maintain and repair station furniture, signage, platforms, and public areas Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies. Support the installation of new equipment or infrastructure when required Comply with health & safety policies and procedures, ensuring all work is conducted safely Liaise with station management, contractors, and suppliers as needed. Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed via the Chiltern Concerto system Assist with seasonal tasks such as snow clearance, gutter and ground drainage cleaning, leaf removal, and general grounds upkeep including vegetation removal Personal Specification: Previous experience as a handyman or maintenance operative, preferably in a public or transport environment Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor electrical repairs Good understanding of health & safety regulations related to railway environments Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays Full UK driving licence is essential Desirable Experience: Experience working within railway or transport infrastructure. Basic first aid qualification.

Estate Caretaker Temp- perm positions 3 months Temp to be then taken on perm PAYE: 13.85 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour Umbrella Location: E3 BOW East London My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. You'll be responsible for inspecting and cleaning communal areas including sweeping and mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, cleaning bin areas and rotating bins. You'll carry out health and safety checks and report bulk rubbish, graffiti and abandoned vehicles to the appropriate teams. Working to high standards you'll also rotate bins to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. You'll have responsibility for ensuring that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit and high standards are maintained. With an understanding and awareness of Health and Safety issues, you'll ensure that your work and time is recorded using the systems in place and that all repairs or H&S issues are photographed with details referred to the appropriate teams. Acting as a point of contact you'll ensure there is good communication with all teams and departments and promote a positive image, reporting any tenancy issues identified or suspected to the Housing Officer. You'll also be required to carry out maintenance of internal areas of blocks, including the cleaning of internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walks and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Hours (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Maintenance Officer to join our specialist education team serving the Colne and Burnley area. This role is essential in providing a safe, clean, and secure learning environment for young people who require a nurturing and individual approach to their education. You will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the school site, combining practical DIY skills with rigorous safety compliance to ensure our students have the best possible space to thrive. Key Responsibilities: Site Maintenance: Undertake basic repairs and minor maintenance tasks safely and promptly to keep the facility in peak condition. Safety & Compliance: Conduct vital statutory checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and legionella testing. Security: Act as a keyholder, managing building access, monitoring site security, and responding to alarms. Operational Support: Assist with classroom setups, furniture movement, and identifying potential hazards immediately. Grounds & Hygiene: Maintain high standards of hygiene through routine cleaning and manage external grounds, including litter picking and gritting during winter months. Contractor Management: Supervise onsite contractors to ensure they adhere to strict Health & Safety and safeguarding protocols. Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in care-taking, cleaning, or general maintenance roles. Practical "handyman" skills with the ability to perform minor repairs safely. A strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check . Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely or an equivalent qualification. A full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance for travel between sites. We operate a safe touch, no restraint policy and provide continuous professional development (CPD) to ensure all staff feel supported and skilled. Please click apply and email (url removed)

Housing Officer Fulltime Monday to Friday 9am to 5.50pm - based on site in Slough managing blocks of flats. £28,000 per annum. We are seeking a dedicated and organised Housing Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing housing-related administrative tasks, providing excellent customer service to tenants, and ensuring smooth communication between residents and management. This role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive environment, contributing to the effective operation of our housing services. The position is paid and suitable for individuals with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills. Responsibilities Manage tenant records using property management software, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Handle all aspects of data entry related to housing allocations, rent payments, and maintenance requests Provide exceptional customer service via phone and via emails maintaining professional phone etiquette at all times Assist tenants with queries regarding housing repairs and disputes and complaints. Daily updates and interaction with onsite caretaker Coordinate with maintenance teams to address repair requests promptly and efficiently Log all jobs on to the system. Organise and maintain administrative documentation related to all repair jobs completed and outstanding Support the organisation in all other office duties Experience Previous experience in office administration or property management is preferred Strong data entry skills with attention to detail Proven administrative experience with excellent organisational abilities Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills Ability to work independently whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism This role offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals eager to contribute positively within a housing environment, utilising their organisational skills and customer service expertise. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person

Estate Caretaker Temp- perm positions 3 months Temp to be then taken on perm PAYE: 13.85 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour Umbrella Location: North London, Hackney My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. You'll be responsible for inspecting and cleaning communal areas including sweeping and mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, cleaning bin areas and rotating bins. You'll carry out health and safety checks and report bulk rubbish, graffiti and abandoned vehicles to the appropriate teams. Working to high standards you'll also rotate bins to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. You'll have responsibility for ensuring that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit and high standards are maintained. With an understanding and awareness of Health and Safety issues, you'll ensure that your work and time is recorded using the systems in place and that all repairs or H&S issues are photographed with details referred to the appropriate teams. Acting as a point of contact you'll ensure there is good communication with all teams and departments and promote a positive image, reporting any tenancy issues identified or suspected to the Housing Officer. You'll also be required to carry out maintenance of internal areas of blocks, including the cleaning of internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walks and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Hours (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

Mobile Caretaker Mobile position Temp- for 3 months initially PAYE: 13.58 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour Umbrella Location: North London covering 2 sites Harringay and Enfield Van and fuel card provided My client is a well-known housing association and they're seeking experienced Estate Caretakers to clean and maintain internal, external and all common areas of housing blocks and estates. You'll be responsible for inspecting and cleaning communal areas including sweeping and mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, cleaning bin areas and rotating bins. You'll carry out health and safety checks and report bulk rubbish, graffiti and abandoned vehicles to the appropriate teams. Working to high standards you'll also rotate bins to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. You'll have responsibility for ensuring that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit and high standards are maintained. With an understanding and awareness of Health and Safety issues, you'll ensure that your work and time is recorded using the systems in place and that all repairs or H&S issues are photographed with details referred to the appropriate teams. Acting as a point of contact you'll ensure there is good communication with all teams and departments and promote a positive image, reporting any tenancy issues identified or suspected to the Housing Officer. You'll also be required to carry out maintenance of internal areas of blocks, including the cleaning of internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walks and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Hours (Apply online only) / Monday - Friday Key Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the estate is clean, tidy, landscaped, litter free and safe from hazards by delivering a high quality caretaking and grounds maintenance service to residents. Identify and assist in ways to improve the internal and external environment through working closely as part of a team and taking pride in the role. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and ensure bulk bins are placed ready for collection. Sweep and wash communal staircase and landings as appropriate. Clean internal ledges, sills, handrails, balustrades, doors, walls and remove cobwebs from light fittings and all surroundings. Following the removal of refuse from the dustbins/bulk refuse containers, hose down and disinfect the area. If this is of interest please send me a copy of your CV and I will be happy to give you a call to discuss

We are looking for a Maintenance Person to join our friendly team at The Manton Heights Care Home, based in Bedford. At RCH, our vision is to put quality first in everything we do for our residents, their relatives and our staff. This approach and our commitment to providing the highest levels of service are key factors in our success. Duties / responsibilities : Weekly audits including but not limited to the following: fire alarms, water temperatures, inspecting premises including air conditioning and recording on forms; Low level maintenance work to ensure that the setting is safe and well maintained; Keep good records of all of the tasks you perform; Requirements Relatively recent experience being a maintenance officer or caretaker; Multi Trader with experience in some of the following decorating, minor plumbing, handy man duties as well as minor joinery ,electrical PAT testing of items etc; Preferably prior experience working in a care home environment (while it is preferred, this is not essential) Availability for occasional call outs; Lives reasonably locally, i.e. within a reasonable travelling distance Benefits: Ongoing training and support to further your career Full induction Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox Company pension scheme Refer a friend bonus Parking available on site

Job Title: Fire Ground Technician Location: Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF3 6YA Compensation: £24,680 + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Job ID: SF41131 This is your opportunity to join Babcock International contributing with the day to day Facilities & Maintenance function in delivering effective and efficient services in accordance with the PFI project agreement. Babcock International Group is a FTSE 250 business and is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation. Our Skills & Learning business is one of the UK's largest private sector providers of vocational and skills training. We work in partnership major employers across the Service and Engineering sectors to help develop their people. Who we are looking for? We are looking for an individual who has basic DIY/handyperson/caretaker experience. You will have a good standard of fitness and mobility due to nature of the role. What will you be doing? As a Fire Ground Technician you will play a key role in setting up classrooms and helping maintenance team with equipment. Your duties will include: * Being the sites designated Environmental Officer assist the Facilities & Maintenance Team Leader in all aspects associated with establishing legislative and operational compliance with HS&E, Quality and Information Assurance * Undertaking duties associated with operational security, implementation, enforcement and policing of safe working systems for the coordination and control of site activities, direct and indirect * Undertaking duty contributions for the delivery of the FM / PPM function for support activities in accordance with annual training plans, charging of BA cylinders, housekeeping, room setup's etc * Supporting the Facilities & Maintenance Team Leader with the development of processes and procedures to deliver an effective and efficient function, in respect to the development, implementation and maintenance of SOP's and Risk Assessments The experience you'll bring * Driving Licence essential * IT literate MS Office applications * Experience of HS&E safe systems of work, sub-contractor coordination and control * Fit and able body due to this being an active role * Good understanding of health and safety What a role with Babcock offers? * Generous holiday entitlement * Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance * Share ownership scheme * Access to make a difference for a sustainable environment for future * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. About Babcock Training With a rich history of service excellence, Babcock is a trusted name across the training and apprenticeships market. We have an enviable track record in delivering intelligent and compelling workforce development solutions and are one of the UK's largest and most reputable training providers. Our solutions range from bespoke, employer-led apprenticeship programmes to pioneering digital simulations and we work closely with all of our customers to reflect their organisational needs. Supporting both private and public sector businesses, a customer focused solution is at the heart of who we are, consistently putting the employer brand at the forefront of programme design. As one of the UK's largest apprenticeship providers, we offer apprenticeships at multiple levels in engineering with particular expertise in the rail, automotive, nuclear and energy industries as well as the British Army and Emergency Services. We also deliver apprenticeships across retail, hospitality, active leisure, adult care, automotive, business, customer service, early years care and warehousing sectors. Having delivered apprenticeships for over 20 years we have developed an enviable reputation across the marketplace, delivering high quality solutions for employers and apprentices alike. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. Click to find out more. Application Guidance: All applications should be made online. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Please follow the link when you apply to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting #LI-POST

Interim role - Estate services Assistant/caretaker - Central London - flexible working pattern Your new company This is a well established public sector organisation in Central London, with one of the largest estates in London. You'll join a team created to provide the high-quality housing management services. The job purpose is to proactively work to create and maintain safe, clean and attractive estates for the residents. Your new role Some of your duties include: To conduct regular inspections of all communal parts, internal and external in accordance with the agreed schedules, frequencies, methods and/or as required which, not exclusively will include: Inspection of cleaning to all communal staircases, foyers, balconies, courtyards,passages, car parks, hard areas, chute chamber rooms, and refuse storage rooms, lift car floors and walls, lampshades, state signs estate furniture and other such communal fixtures and fittings as may be prescribed. To promptly report any communal repairs to the Customer Services Centre, using the devices provided as appropriate to ensure effective recording of cases. Effective monitoring of on-going communal repairs, ensuring repairs are completed within given timescales. Identify, resolve/report any potential health and safety issues on the estates. Assess the risk and escalate appropriately where required. To record any issues of fly tipping and arrange removal. Where possible identify the origins and refer to the housing officer for further action. Proactively look at all areas on the estate and carry out appropriate minor works as required.Minor works include: Carpentry, Plumbing (non-qualified jobs such as unblocking sinks/toilets etc), internal painting, changing lightbulbs, removing broken glass, boarding up, easing and adjusting doors, setting time clocks and offering a general repairs and maintenance service as directed by the Team Leader. Identify and record any incidents of nuisance, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding on estates and report this to the relevant housing officer. In the event of any disruption in main services, such as gas, water, electricity etc., to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents, minimise their inconvenience and protect the property from damage. To maintain regular contact with residents and to respond to requests for practical assistance, which reasonably fall within the scope of the job. What you'll need to succeed Ability to undertake tasks in line with Health and Safety regulations Be able to communicate effectively across all stakeholders and with residents Confident to make decisions and take ownership of the outcomes Undertaking general DIY jobs Experience of writing basic reports Be reliable, flexible, courteous, honest and practical understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable residents What you'll get in return Possibility to work for a well established public sector organization Good location and good transports links Flexible working patterns: early start and early finish. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)