Estate Caretaker x2
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- 3 Greenford House, Maria Street, B70 6DX
- Salary
- Band C, SCP 5-8 (£18,795 - £19,945 per annum) (£9.74 - £10.34 per hour)
- Closing date
- 16 Apr 2020
- Reference
- SAND000004216
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Caretaking / Cleaning, Community, Community safety
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
To undertake a variety of tasks contributing to the safety and appearance of the environment within and around Sandwell MBC Estates in particular high and low-rise blocks of flats.
Duties will include routine and periodic cleaning to areas within and around the block, litter picking, removal of bulky items and hazardous waste (e.g. sharps) from communal areas, fire safety and environmental inspections, reporting of communal repairs, minor handy person style repairs, removal of graffiti within and around the block, cleansing of bin rooms/areas and receptacles etc.
You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:
- Work anywhere within the Borough of Sandwell
- Undertake duties with regards to safe methods of work, including knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH Regulations
- Work as part of a team or on your own, as required
- Work with changing priorities and uncertainty
- Drive company vehicles safely
The post holders must possess:
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Current Full Driving Licence
Hours
37 hours per week
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
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Information for Applicants
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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