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On-site in Northampton·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- £13.72 an hour
- Work mode
- On-site, Northampton
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Friday 30 October
- Holiday
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Commute
- Cycle to work scheme






Skills
Amey is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Northampton.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
- Good Team Player
- Flexible with shift work
- Good at developing strong working relationships with on-site client and employees
- This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
- Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
The salary is £13.72 per hour
- To ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
- Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions
- Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Cleaning Team Leader or Caretaker
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
The role
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to Join our Northampton Schools Account in The Duston School, Berrywood Road, Northampton NN5 6XA. This role will be based on site.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Northampton Schools working on delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.
Amey manages facilities for 42 Northampton schools, ensuring safe, clean, and compliant learning environments for students and teachers. We deliver 24/7 services with minimal disruption, working in partnership to maintain high standards
What makes this role unique: you will be facilitating the smooth running of the premises, providing support for a safe and efficient operation whilst ensuring all customer requirements are met.
What you'll do
You will be responsible for
- Ensure smooth running of the school premises
- Carrying out day-to-day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (i.e., furniture fixtures, wall repairs)
- Daily responsible to check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
- Checking the premises to guard against vandalism
- Arranging chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clearing away afterwards
- Litter picking and general clearing of external areas
How you'll work
The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week: 6:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday
We want to hear from you
We want to hear from you if you are
Hiring process
Application
Psychometric testing
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
Competency-based interview
The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
- No fixed timeframe for the selection process.
- Feedback is available to every candidate who attends an interview.
- Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Hiring process
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
Apply today
***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***
About Amey
- Industry
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, UK
In their own words
About the company & team
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
About Amey
We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Additional information
Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced DBS check before commencing employment - please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Location
Amey · NN5 6XA
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