Site Supervisor / Handyperson (Newcastle)

Package Description

Job Introduction

We are looking for a part time Site Supervisor/Handyperson to join our Newcastle Family Hub Team, based at our Maryhill site.

This role is for 5 hours per week:

Monday - Thursday 7.30-8.00am and 4.30 – 5.00pm
Friday 7.30-8.00am and 4.00-4.30pm. 

You will need to commit to the core hours outlined above but be willing to work flexibly to suit the needs of our service.  Emergency call out also forms part of the role.

Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Opening and closing of the building on occasions across both sites
• Building health and safety such as undertaking checks and completing relevant documents e.g. water safety checks, testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting systems
• Maintaining high standards both within the building and to the external site
• Managing contractors to ensure compliance with centre safety policies and ensuring acceptable work standard, including completion of contractor's risk assessments.
• Responsible for maintaining and implementing a Centre Maintenance Programme to ensure all areas are fit for purpose and to a high standard of repair. This includes but is not limited to, gardening, decoration, plumbing, joinery and minor electrical work within the competence of the individual  .
• Arrangement of disposal of such waste material arising from the use of the premises which is not covered by alternative arrangements
• Covering emergency call outs to site when required.

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• Have experience working as a caretaker or in premises maintenance
• Be Flexible
• A Team player
• Willing to attend training as required
• Have excellent attention to detail and pride in their work 

Please ensure that you outline how you meet the person specification within your application. 

For further information please contact Emma Davis, Family Hub Manager - Newcastle District at emma.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on the 21st or 22nd of November. 

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.