Part-Time Caretaker

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As Britains leading public service union, we have more than 1.3 million members working in public services and the private, voluntary and community sectors, from frontline staff to senior managers. We work tirelessly to ensure our members are respected and properly rewarded, be that through the provision of high quality work environments or fairly negotiated remuneration packages.
Region
Scotland
Location
Belford Road, Edinburgh
Starting salary
£18,108 per annum
Pro rata
Closing date
28 February 2020
Hours
12 hours per week Monday – Wednesday 3.30pm – 5.30pm Thursday Friday 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Contract type
Part time, permanent
Reference
R7/100

About this job

Responsibilities include:

  • A range of care taking duties including minor maintenance and repairs, opening the building each morning, liaising with contractors, dealing with deliveries, room set up. Regular safety checks/testing emergency systems
  • Maintenance of onsite archive storage, including identifying files due for destruction and transferring files between floors as required.

You must have:

  • Experience of working in a modern office environment with an understanding of related Health & Safety issues, manual handing
  • Ability to prioritise duties and work as part of a team, use email and basic software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience carrying out minor repairs and building maintenance.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, download and complete the general application form (“under Resources”) only this application form will be accepted

See job description and person specification (“under Documents”)

Please send three copies of completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to Mike Kirby, Scottish Secretary, UNISON House, 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow G2 6RX or email k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No. R7/100

Completed applications to be received by 12 noon on Friday 28 February 2020.
Interviews will take place: Edinburgh, Wednesday 11 March 2020.

About UNISON

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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