Security/Caretaker

Security / Caretaker

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £25,600 - £28,300 per annum + Overtime/ Callout payments

We are looking for a reliable, conscientious individual to join a broad-ranging role as Security / Caretaker. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring CCTV in the control-room and responding swiftly to incidents (including breaking up fights, dealing with first aid needs, etc.)
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on fire alarms and fire-safety systems
• Setting up and supporting events on site: moving furniture, arranging rooms, ensuring logistics run smoothly
• Attending call-outs at short notice (driving required)
• Working in an educational environment: you must be able to hold your own in a security context, but also work within a college environment

Shift Pattern

This is a shift role, alternating weeks between mornings and afternoons:

• Morning shifts: Monday Thursday 06 45, Friday 06 30
• Afternoon shifts: Monday Thursday 13 45, Friday 13 30

What s on offer?

• Basic salary of £24,500 - £27,000 with opportunity to earn in excess of £30,000 per annum with callout and overtime payments
• Flexible pension choice: LGPS or NEST
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (5 days must be taken over the Christmas shutdown period).
• Genuine opportunity for extra earnings from overtime which is paid at time and a half or double time on Sundays/bank holidays, call-outs, and event-support work
• Dynamic, varied role: security, caretaker, and event-support tasks
• Working with Think FE Ltd , a recruitment specialist who simplifies the process and supports you every step of the way

What will you need?

• Full UK driving licence (driving to call-outs at short notice will be required)
• Ideally hold some kind of SIA Licence or equivalent security qualification though not strictly required, willingness to obtain/refresh is important
• Previous experience (minimum two years) in a security role (e.g. stewarding, door supervision) is preferred
• Experience with CCTV monitoring, fire-alarm systems and first aid is highly desirable but training is available for the right candidate
• Must be conscientious, dependable, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Ability to de-escalate incidents effectively; must manage situations professionally within a college environment
• Excellent communicator and team-player; able to liaise with staff, students and external agencies

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