Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Job Summary

Scott Arms Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, well‑motivated, flexible caretaker to work 20 hours per week. Core hours are Monday‑Friday 07:00‑09:00 and 18:00‑20:00. The post holder must also be available 7 days a week to respond to alarms outside those hours. The caretaker will work closely with the facilities Practice Manager, maintaining the GP surgery to a high standard and supporting the team as required.

• Open and close the premises daily
• Be first call to attend alarms outside surgery hours
• Carry out general maintenance, including small repairs, basic plumbing, and maintenance of toilets when blocked
• Repair and maintain front sliding doors, perform small paint jobs and other routine maintenance tasks
• Dispose of clinical and other waste, and place sharps bins out for collection
• Move furniture and equipment as required
• Call in skilled maintenance staff for larger repairs
• Assist with the set‑up of rooms and ensure health and safety compliance at all times
• Report issues appropriately and diagnose faults
• Repair equipment and install new equipment as needed
• Perform routine, planned maintenance and test fire/alarm systems weekly
• Store, protect, and change alarms and internal door codes regularly
• Take deliveries, manage stock, and keep stock levels adequate
• Manage the car park, keeping it free of debris
• Assist with weekly testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting
• Ensure light shades are clean and replace bulbs when necessary
• Help with IT issues and assist with rota management in the IT system

• Strong physical fitness for moving, lifting and bending
• Good manual and practical skills, including basic DIY
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm under pressure and problem‑solving skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to work alone or in team environments, including heights or confined spaces when required
• Health and safety aware and methodical, reliable, and capable of following instructions

• Interest in how things work and a proactive approach to maintenance
• Previous experience or knowledge of facility maintenance in a healthcare setting

Our mission is to provide an excellent, high‑quality health experience for all patients. We support over 11,300 patients across the Great Barr area, working closely with local community services including pharmacies, CCG and our PCN.

• Pay: depending on experience, negotiated at interview
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time, flexible

White crest, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6EE

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Scott Arms Medical Centre
White crest, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6EE

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