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To provide and maintain a high standard of caretaking service within contracted buildings, working within the cost limits and resources agreed between the Client and Sodexo.

At Sodexo we know how important our fantastic family of Administrators are – keeping our site running smoothly, and we have a fantastic opportunity for Caretaker to join our prestigious Scottish Fire & Rescue, Newbridge site, Edinburgh.

Being the go-to Caretake for our team, you’ll be super organised and assisting with a variety of things from supporting at reception duties, site functions including supporting food services team and facilities manager.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

A few things about you

We want you to bring your can-do attitude, flexible approach to working and your great reliability with you when you join us. Don’t forget to bring you excellent attention to detail and good communication skills too!

Being a team player is important, but you’ll also need to be able to work well on your own! Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have great people skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There’ll be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises so it’s vital that you’ll champion this.

• To ensure the efficient delivery collection and sorting of goods and supplies and where necessary assist with accepting deliveries of goods to the site and safe storage of items
• To assist with the chaperoning of sub-contractors and any other visitors to site where necessary and ensuring they conform to all site rules, Sodexo code of conduct and to the safe requirements of the service being delivered as written out in their SOPs/terms of reference and/or work packs
• To ensure all work-related tasks, for all service delivery lines are delivered in a safe, diligent and best practice manner pertaining to the service requirements of the contract specification and all health, safety and hygiene regulations
• Use any cleaning product safely as detailed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health guidelines (COSHH)
• Have full working knowledge of all equipment used in the completion of all work-related activities, including but not limited to equipment, materials, chemicals and agents.
• Safe working practices must be maintained at all times in the workplace as per the requirements of the site and Sodexo operating systems
• To be flexible and responsive to changing daily priorities
• To be able to handle and lift items of variable weight utilizing tools and trolleys provided
• To be knowledgeable of all tasks so that at the commencement of the shift the current scheduled activity is supported, without the need for specific direction
• To have sufficient knowledge of the building layout to be able to deliver services as required
• To assist in the transportation of ‘light goods’ as required i.e. providing a porter service
• To use the radio / pager /phone system on site in a professional manner and to maintain appropriate etiquette at all times
• To provide a smart appearance, including high standards of personal hygiene and cordial behavior towards users. Full uniform to be worn
• To check all equipment before use and report defects to manager / supervisor if necessary remove faulty equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize
• Flexible and affable approach with strong customer service skills
• Ability to work as an integral part of a wide FM team
• Where applicable ensure buildings are secured, alarmed and undertake key holding duties. This may include periodic security checks of internal and external areas of the building.
• Daily set up of conference / lecture rooms including event requirements and dismantle thereafter. General removal / distribution of furniture, equipment as required
• Undertake driving duties as required i.e. local deliveries (to include maintain vehicles in a clean and tidy condition and carry out where needed visual checks as instructed)
• To deliver / collect mail and equipment as required
• Carry out routine tests of building systems and services e.g. fire alarms, emergency lights, generators, sprinkler systems, heating, water temperature checks, and defibrillator. Building daily, weekly and monthly check sheets and complete and maintain relevant documentation
• Record meter readings monthly
• External – check fence lines weekly. Ensure front entrances are swept daily and external bins are emptied. Check car park areas for ice and apply grit where required
• Supervision of contractors as required, to ensure that Sub Contractors deliver services in compliance with the service required and as detailed in the SLR and Contract Agreement
• Maintain hard standing areas
• Control car parking spaces
• Supervision of ad-hoc out of hour lets / events (overtime provided)
• Provide break cover for Security officers if applicable
• Log through the helpdesk all tasks and update tasks correctly and accurately and ensure all are completed within agreed timescales
• Support the team with the provision of any necessary paperwork for the monthly report submission
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available to the required standard so that they remain safe and viable at all times within agreed timescales and in line with the SLR
• From time to time the Caretaking staff are required to supervise hospitality events and provide access where required to staff and contractors. These events are generally out with normal operating hours or at weekends.

• Previous experience in a facilities environment and able to evidence ability to follow instruction
• The ability to implement and adhere to standards and procedures
• Health and Safety experience
• Good interpersonal skills and IT literate
• Good customer service skills
• Methodical approach and good eye for detail

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 37,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.

35 Hours per week.
£10.90 per hour.
Monday - Friday
Full protective uniform supplied.
Full training provided.

Must hold Cat B driving Licence

Free parking & onsite electrical charging points.
Frequent transport links within walking distance.
Use of site facilities, Canteen, Gym.

Free staff meals provided.
Cycle to work scheme.
Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.