Job Description

Job Introduction
Dudley MBC are seeking to appoint to the role of Caretaker to join a self- motivated, enthusiastic and hard working team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we go through service changes that will enable the successful applicants to work more effectively.

The successful candidates will work flexibly and as part of a team to assist with general site activities/tasks e.g. Building Inspections, Fire Safety Inspections, litter picking, minor repairs, compliance checks and general maintenance. This work will be carried out across the borough to help maintain the security, cleanliness, and safety of our housing estates and council buildings, ensuring we continue to deliver a high-quality service to both residents and employees.

A background in maintenance and health and safety would be an advantage but not essential.We are looking for someone who: Has an understanding of Health and Safety.*
Has an understanding of Fire Safety.*
Is hardworking, leads by example and self-motivated.*
Is a supportive team member and is able to work flexibly.*

The successful candidate will: - Be conscientious and hardworking*
Be punctual and reliable*
Be able to carry out basic maintenance*
Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness*
Have excellent communication skills*
Have an attention to detail*
Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines*
Able to produce work to the required standards*
Be able to adhere to health and safety legislation*
Undertake training and development as required for the role*
Have enthusiasm and willingness to learn*
Have a professional attitude*
Able to use basic IT software such as Outlook*
Manage day- to- day facilities operations*
Undertake building security including Fire Alarm testing*
Undertake compliance testing*
Carry out Fire Risk Inspections*



So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.


Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.


If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.
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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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