Job Opportunity : Caretaker/Maintenance Officer

Company Background

White River Trading (WRT) is the wholly owned subsidiary and retail arm of Strathdearn Community Development Ltd. (SCD). WRT was established to operate and maintain all SCD assets in a cost effective manner; including the provision of services to the community along with the operation and promotion of “The Strathdearn” – the community hall and resilience centre within Tomatin.

SCD is a company limited by guarantee, with a constitution and is VAT registered and is also a registered charity and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

Key Responsibilities:

The Caretaker/Maintenance Officer is accountable for all operational assets. Generally the role will include, but not be limited to the following activities: –

ASSET OPERATIONS

• To ensure that all assets are inspected and maintained on a regular basis in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• To carry out asset inspection and first level repair and maintenance – i.e. path inspection, equipment lubrication, grass cutting, ground maintenance, servicing of tools, etc.
• To procure spare parts and consumables.
• To oversee all servicing, maintenance and repair work undertaken by third parties on behalf of the company.
• To provide instruction to end users on how to operate assets in a safe and efficient manner.
• To check condition prior to being issued to customers and again on return after use.
• To ensure that moveable assets are stored in a safe manner; providing ease of access and safe movement to point of use.
• To review the planned Preventative Maintenance Plan and make recommendations for change where appropriate.

CARETAKER ROLE

• To lock and unlock facilities to meet with user requirements.
• To provide support to the community and encourage the use of the facilities for social and commercial events, health activities, education, meetings, etc..
• To work collaboratively with users groups.
• To set up facilities for events and subsequently dismantle and store equipment as required.
• To undertake grass cutting and basic landscape maintenance.
• To drive utility and other vehicles for the transport of people plant and equipment.
• To empty litter bins, remove rubbish / broken glass / etc and generally maintain ground areas in a tidy and safe condition.
• Respond to out of hours call-outs as required.
• To undertake cleaning duties as and when required.

CUSTOMER

• To maintain strong customer relationships at all times.
• To build trusting relations with key partners, stakeholders and contractors.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• To ensure the company complies with all statutory and legal obligations including Health and Safety at Work.
• To work within all weathers and for which PPE will be supplied.
• To undertake risk assessments as required for all tasks undertaken.
• To ensure the company adheres to the regulations and reports incidents within the processes laid down by the authorities.
• To ensure there is an escalation process in place to immediately notify the Operations Manager and Board should there be any serious incidents.
• To be aware of any potential non-compliance of regulations or any hazardous situation which may occur anywhere on company premises.
• To ensure own safety and the safety of all others who may be affected by the Company’s business.
• To undertake the assessment operational risk, development of risk management procedures, method statement and implementation of same
• To oversee Health, Safety and Welfare requirements in accordance with UK regulation.

GENERAL

• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Adaptable and willing.
• Full UK driving licence or access to driver if disability prevents driving.
• Proactive and prepared to take action without being asked or required to.
• Able to plan, organise and direct own work and work of others.
• Works co-operatively with other team members. Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals.
• Provides a high level of effort towards completing tasks in a timely manner. Works with minimal supervision and is motivated to achieve.
• Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentational.

Desirable

• IT skills: email, word processing, spreadsheets.
• A good understanding of maintenance plant and equipment.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Extremely organised
• A self starter
• Adaptable
• Enthusiastic
• Focus on teamwork but able to work on own initiative
• Good time management
• Resilient
• Multi-tasker
• Calm under pressure
• Efficient and pro-active approach
• A strong communicator at all levels

JOIN THE TEAM

Does this sound like a role for you? If yes, we will welcome the chance to talk to you. Please email a covering letter and an up to date CV.

Closing date: Friday, 8th April 2022
Applications received after this date may not be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Our client is committed to an active Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with their recruitment process.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Our client is following Scottish Government Guidelines in relation to Covid.

Experience:

• Caretaker/Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

Application deadline: 08/04/2022