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Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if your next job wasn’t just another job?
What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance – and more time for what really matters? BAM is where you can do your best work on projects that improve people’s lives. And it's also where you’ll find the freedom to grow, the support to thrive, and the chance to shape your career on your terms.

BAM UK & Ireland are looking for a Senior Caretaker to join the Facilities Management team at UCL Academy, Swiss Cottage, London.

The team will be required to work shifts, on a 2-week rota between the hours of 6am & 9pm.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing learning and development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.

Making Possible

* Day-to-day supervision of site based team & supply chain partners, liaison with the clients and schools on both operational issues and the interface of the helpdesk and administrative support team. The expectation of the Facilities Manager is that the Senior Caretaker must be able to react and solve, where possible, all operational contract-related problems and issues.

* Unlocking / locking the college building and areas

* Undertaking regular security checks and identifying security risks

* Monitoring fire safety equipment and carrying out fire drills

* Providing emergency access to the school site

* Organising and carrying out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, redecorating, fixing etc.

* Organising and carrying out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory

* Identifying defects and recording/repairing

* Collecting and assembling waste for collection

* Operating and responding to alarm systems where appropriate

* Promoting and ensuring the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors at all times

* Ensuring BAM FM is compliant with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to provide assistance on health and safety matters

* Ensuring agreed levels of PPM are achieved and continuously improved

* Controlling and delegating PPM tasks

* Ensuring the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables and the relevant COSHH data

* Monitoring and managing sub-contractor performance, safe systems of work etc.

* Effectively and efficiently dealing with other client booking requests i.e. exam set up, open days, parents evenings etc.

* Ensuring all BAM FM processes and procedures are followed IND1

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
BAM operates a flexible working policy.

What do you bring to the role?

* Experience of working within a similar role.

* A proactive and flexible approach to work.

* Excellent management and interpersonal skills.

* Great communication skills in both written and verbal formats.

* Requires a level of IT competence, including the ability to use systems for logging tasks, reporting issues, and communicating effectively with the team.

* Experience of Handyperson/caretaking/cleaning/site-keeping in a school/college or similar environment.

* Experience of crisis situations, be practical and reliable.

* Experience of Health and Safety regulations and instructions. You should also be able to assess risks and complete risk assessment documentation and escalate queries or concerns when and where appropriate.

* Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.

* H&S Qualification such as IOSH is beneficial but otherwise training will be provided.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

"Join us in Making Possible