Robertson

RFM - Caretaker

Job Locations UK-Newcastle
Job ID
2026-13256
# of Openings
1
Category
Facilities Management

Overview

Caretaker

 

Location: Stocksfield Avenue Primary

Working hours: 38.75 Hours per week, Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:15

Salary: £14.04 per hour 

 

Robertson Facilities Management provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including commercial, residential, education and healthcare, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.

 

Robertson is one of the largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses in the UK. For over 50 years our sustainable growth has enabled us to invest in our business, the future of people and communities, and to deliver on major projects, housing schemes and facilities management for customers nationally. Ultimately, our approach is about making progress safely towards a sustainable future. It’s the Robertson Way.

Your new role

What you’ll do:

  • To carry out the various policies and procedures associated with the operation of the facility, specifically those relating to security and access, maintenance and repair and health and safety.
  • To undertake the day-to-day operation and arrange for appropriate maintenance of plant and associated equipment.  To report any faults to the line manager in accordance with agreed procedures
  • To undertake the clearance of snow from all accessible areas and to grit as necessary.  To litter pick in accordance with agreed procedures. 
  • To take delivery and arrange for the storage of materials, stores and other goods relating to the services provided by RFM. 
  • To carry out porterage duties as required. 
  • Undertake emergency cleaning duties as required during hours of occupation with the general areas including environs and grounds.
  • To carry out minor or temporary repairs and maintenance tasks with the competence of the operator or report as necessary in accordance with agreed procedures.
  • To ensure the delivery of services in accordance with customer service standards, policies and procedures.
  • To monitor and maintain limited delegated budgets including accounting for expenditure and the handling and processing of cash, cheques and financial data. 
  • The jobholder may be required to undertake other duties as required provided such duties are within the competence of the employees. This will include for jobs up to and including those in the same grade. Employees are required to accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties for jobs up to and including their own grade. Duties may also include the supervision of staff. 

What you'll need:

  • Maintenance skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Relevant practical experience.
  • Experience working unsupervised.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety issues and the need for safe methods of working
  • Awareness of COSHH regulations

 

The successful candidate will require a DBS/Disclosure Check prior to starting in the role. 

 

Who we’re looking for:

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll be friendly, professional and care about the job you do; listen to customers and work with your colleagues to support them as a team; follow procedures that keep you and our customers safe and help us maintain high standards; share our pride in making a real difference.

 

What's in it for me

Working the Robertson Way 

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means… 

 

We listen  

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.  

 

We are professional  

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.  

 

We take responsibility  

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.  

 

We are determined to succeed  

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.  

 

We are one team  

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

 

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

  • 33 days annual leave 
  • Private pension
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
  • Annual flu vaccine
  • Free Health & Wellbeing advice

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves. 

 

Apply now 

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. 

 

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