Caretaker

A vacancy exists at the University of Wolverhampton for an enthusiastic person to join Facilities and Support Services in the role of Caretaker.

You must be physically capable of using relevant equipment, a good communicator and capable of completing basic forms and documents.  You will be required to work across a number of campus locations.  You should be flexible in approach and display good customer skills and have the ability to use your initiative and be able to work positively within a team.

To operate as a member of a Team of Caretakers to carry out the day to day duties required to promote the professional, customer focused support service across the University estate.

To assist the Operations Coordinator/Shift Supervisor to provide an efficient and effective support service for all students, staff and visitors covering cleaning, portering, minor repairs and security in accordance with Service Level standards and University policy and procedures. 

You will be working as a A3 shift caretaker on a working pattern of 3 mornings/3 afternoons and 3 days off over an annual average week of 37hrs.

The minimum annual leave entitlement starts at 38 days inclusive of the 8 standard UK bank holidays . In addition to bank holidays, extra concessionary days are also provided each year (a minimum of four) for the extended University closure around some UK public holidays.

We offer a generous defined benefit pension scheme. 

We operate a number of family friendly policies to support our employees in achieving a work-life balance.  Our policies for childcare, maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, all support our employees and are all aligned with statutory eligibility.

We have partnered with an external organisation to offer staff great range of discounts on: travel booking, high street vouchers, cinema tickets, day out leisure activities and your day-to-day spending.  In addition, we offer tax-free savings on bicycles and accessories through our cycle to work scheme.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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