Caretaker, 2 High Street, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Caretaker - PKC14315
£27,010 - £28,455
2 High Street, Perth

As a Caretaker you will assist in the provision of an efficient and effective caretaking/portering service for the Council’s properties at High St, Pullar House and Carpenter House, Perth, and at any other Council properties as required.  

This role operates on a shift pattern basis.  The contracted shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 36 hours, with occasional weekend working available.

You will carry out a range of services including a portering service within the properties in respect of the movement of furniture/equipment and delivery of goods/equipment.

You will be responsible for the opening and closing of properties, and carrying out security checks as required.

You will identify repairs/maintenance works required and liaise with the appropriate officers. 

You will undertake visual fire safety checks, and report any hazards identified within the properties.

You will have the opportunity to participate in on the job training and your continuous development will be encouraged and supported throughout your career with Perth & Kinross Council.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

You will be able to carry out the physical demands of the job, and ideally have previous caretaking/handyperson experience or other technical skills.

You should have the ability to communicate well, and work as part of a small team.

Ideally, you should be a qualified first aider, or be willing to undertake training.

You will be able to work a shift pattern on a rotational basis.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post may require you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Ciaran Hannon on 01738 475155 or Lorraine McCowan on 07825 455500 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.