Caretaker / Maintenance Person

At Age UK, we are dedicated to supporting older people. As a Caretaker / Maintenance Person, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our staff and clients by maintaining our facilities to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

You will actively support the Centre Manager and the general housekeeping team, ensuring the security, care, and availability of the building, furniture, fittings, and equipment ensuring a satisfactory environment. You will also support the health and safety department with the relevant checks to our retail shops and other Age UK buildings completing statutory health & safety checks along with providing accurate information.

Skills :

Maintain a safe and clean environment by identifying and addressing maintenance needs promptly.
Supervise and coordinate maintenance projects, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills when working independently or with colleagues and staff members.
Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to maintenance requests and addressing concerns professionally.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Customer service-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to use your initiative
Awareness/Knowledge & experience of Health & Safety
Thorough and pay attention to detail
Ability to problem-solve
Work well within a team
Desire to help people

Join us at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland by making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals. Your dedication as a Caretaker / Maintenance Person will contribute to creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for those we serve. Apply now to be part of our team that values compassion, integrity, and excellence in all that we do.

Hours: 40 Hours per week may include some weekend work (paid overtime)

Salary: £25,341.49 per annum

Base: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PJ

Closing date: 27/07/2024

Interview dates: W/C 5/08/2024

Reference No. MWTG 090724

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