Caretaker

Role Overview

As a Caretaker at Police Scotland, you will deliver essential services across designated Police Scotland buildings. Your duties, guided by the Facilities Officer or Senior Caretaker, will cover a range of tasks including maintenance, porterage, cleaning, and general security. Your efforts contribute to creating a safe and secure environment for both employees and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Detect any building faults or defects, addressing repairs or reporting them to appropriate personnel, including managing emergency facility situations to maintain a safe and functional estate.
• Perform daily checks on all mechanical systems and plant rooms to ensure heating, ventilation, and hot water operate effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain and repair lighting, alarm equipment, water supply, and sanitary facilities as needed.
• Handle confidential waste by collecting, securing, shredding, and transferring it to authorized disposal sites.
• Manage building and car park entrances to ensure they are well maintained; clear snow and grit paths and roads to safeguard access and user safety; facilitate refuse collection access when necessary.

Contract Details and Working Hours

This role is on a fixed term contract for 12 months at the Edinburgh Fettes site. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Options for full-time or part-time shift arrangements.
• 28 days of annual leave plus 6 public holidays, increasing based on tenure.
• Participation in the local government pension scheme ensuring long-term financial security.
• Continuous training programs to enhance your skills.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support within a dynamic workplace.
• Access to exclusive discounts and rewards through our benefits network.

About Police Scotland

Police Scotland supports communities across the nation, serving over 5 million people in urban, rural, and island settings. We prioritize integrity, fairness, and respect in all that we do to create safer communities with less crime and strong victim support. Our vision for 2030 aims to foster a thriving and diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve, upholding equality and human rights throughout our operations.