My client is seeking a dedicated Hall Manager/Caretaker to ensure that community halls are well-presented, safe, and secure. This role involves a variety of maintenance, security, and cleaning duties across multiple sites. The successful candidate will work under the Estates Manager and contribute significantly to providing excellent facilities to our community.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage site security across all locations, ensuring all halls are safe and secure.
* Conduct regular safety checks including weekly visual checks, fire and intruder alarm tests, and temperature testing of taps and showers.
* Ensure that emergency escape routes are clear and well-signposted and perform monthly tests on emergency lighting.
* Maintain cleanliness and readiness of halls before and after each booking, including setting up and moving equipment as needed.
* Act as a key point of contact for hirers, meeting and greeting customers and contractors on-site, ensuring their needs are met and explaining safety regulations and hirer liabilities.
* Liaise with staff responsible for booking halls to keep diaries up-to-date and synchronized.
* Undertake general maintenance and repairs as required and liaise with the Head of Estates for major issues.
* Secure all premises at the end of each shift, ensuring each site is safe before finishing.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in security, maintenance, caretaking, and cleaning of multi-use buildings or similar facilities.
* Good communication skills and the ability to handle situations with tact and empathy.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends as required by the rota.
* Full UK Driving License.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of facilities management; training will be provided if necessary.
* Desirable: Health and safety qualifications, First Aid training, and knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Working hours are based on a two-week shift pattern (37hr week average) and will involve working every other weekend.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and job security.
* Opportunities for training and professional development in health and safety, first aid, and other relevant areas.
* Being part of a supportive team that values contributions to the community.
* Flexible working hours based on a shift rota, accommodating both full-time and part-time arrangements.
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