Caretaker

We currently have an opening for an experienced Caretaker/Janitor to join our team. The majority of this role will be cleaning based. Please note you may be required to travel to alternate sites so preferably you will hold a driving license and use of a vehicle. You will also provide a full cleaning service to the whole facility, both reactive and planned.

Job title:

Caretaker :

This role is based at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre and works a 40 hour week.

You must be able to complete Police vetting which requires you to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing a full cleaning service (planned, reactive and specialist) within the whole secure facility as well as offering out of hour's availability for reactive service and providing cover for holidays and sickness at other sites and own (including weekends, Public Holidays).
• Undertake monthly internal and external window and window frame clean.
• Undertake grounds and gardens maintenance, including planting, grass cutting, weeding etc.
• Collect all waste and deposit at specified points within the facility boundary.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and equipment provided throughout the building e.g. toilet/copier paper and detainee consumables.
• Train others in core caretaking duties/responsibilities and give direction to other members of staff when required.

What we're looking for:

• You will have previous experience in a maintenance/cleaning role.
• Previous experience working within a secure facility.
• Basic ICT, electrical and mechanical skills.
• Hold a current clean driving licence.
• Flexible regarding working hours
• All applicants will go through police vetting which requires you to have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

About Capita & Tascor

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences.

Tascor is part of Education & Government Services, a division of Capita. We work for secure criminal justice, immigration and the public sector. We don't just look after buildings; we take care of every aspect of facilities management. Join us and discover better as you shape the workspaces of tomorrow.

What's in it for you?

• A basic salary of £26,832
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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What we hope you'll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com

Location:

Bury St Edmunds

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent