Lantern Caretaker

Working within our supportive Property Services Group as part of the wider Propertyand Development team, you will play an important role in helping The Lantern operatesafely, smoothly and efficiently for staff, visitors and building users.As Lantern Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day caretaking of thebuilding, including opening and closing the site, carrying out routine security checks,preparing rooms and work areas, and helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcomingenvironment.The role includes undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, reporting defects,monitoring standards within the building, supporting contractors and deliveries on site,and ensuring equipment, lighting, heating and general facilities are operatingeffectively. You will also support room set-up and practical arrangements for activitiestaking place at The Lantern.You will help maintain high standards of health and safety, respond to day-to-dayissues in a practical and timely way, and contribute to the security, upkeep andpresentation of the premises. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who isreliable, proactive and takes pride in providing a high-quality service., You will work closely with colleagues, service users, contractors and visitors, providinga helpful and professional presence on site and ensuring the building remains safe,secure and ready for use throughout the working day.If you are practical, dependable and customer-focused, and you enjoy working in arole where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

You will be a practical and organised individual with experience of caretaking, sitesupport, facilities or building maintenance work. You will be confident carrying outroutine checks, minor repairs, and day-to-day tasks that help keep a building safe, tidyand operational.You will have a proactive approach, good awareness of health and safety, and theability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, service users andmembers of the public. Reliability, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility areessential, particularly in relation to security, keyholding and maintaining a welcomingenvironment. Full training and support will be provided.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

PAY SCALE Grade 4 (£25,989) pro rata 13.50 hours/week, We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities forpersonal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33
days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services