43 Permanent, Cleaning / Domestic / Caretaking jobs in Harrogate

The role: The Caretaker is a key member of the site/establishment staff and undertakes a variety of highly responsible tasks around the premises. They must seek to establish an excellent and professional working relationship with the group staff, selected external suppliers and all stakeholders. Above all they must recognise that they are a service provider to support the Estate ethos and brand. The summary of the role is to maintain a diligent oversight of the day-to-day security, and a hands-on proactive approach in the operation aspects and maintenance of the estate., Security/Key holding:

• Key holding duties including daily unlocking and locking of buildings all year round.
• Respond to situations relating to the security and safety of the estate premises out of hours.
• Assist in the protection of the property assets.
• Support the estate's brand values through the appearance of the manor house and surrounding estate.
Caretaking:
• Carry out caretaking duties, minor repairs, and maintenance to the estate.
• Undertake and record regular building inspections, including heating, lighting, fire and alarm systems to ensure they are in good working order; inform senior managers of any major repairs or maintenance work identified.
• Grounds maintenance including general gardening, cleanliness of the estate grounds and buildings exteriors.
• Work with the General Manager to anticipate, prevent, mitigate and manage hazards.
• Supervise external contractors whilst on site.
• Maintain accurate logs in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or damage.
• Carry out fire tests, drills and evacuation exercises.
• Inform management of any Health & Safety matters arising and maintain an accurate log.
Events:
• Provide assistance in the manual set-up/clear down of events taking place across the estate, as required.
• Assist with the moving of furniture and deliveries.
• Complete any other duties or tasks - taking into consideration ability, training, experience and qualifications - requested by the General Manager.
• Working with the wider operational team to achieve an exceptional service overall.
  
  Health & Safety, Fire Marshall and First Aid duties would be required/provided.
• Ability to carry out minor skilled repairs and maintenance work e.g., woodwork, plumbing, painting and decorating.
• Able to work under own initiative, under pressure within structured timescales.
• Have a high quality, methodical approach to work.
• Customer focused, generates new ideas and working practices to exceed expectations without being prompted.
• Strong communicator, able to listen to and assess needs and summarise building issues in simple easily understandable terms.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:-
• Results focus a true passion to deliver outstanding results.
• Continual improvement mindset.
• Communication Skills Clear verbal and written communication skills able to express views clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to self-motivate when working alone but also be a team player when necessary.
• Positive can do attitude.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Loyal, discreet, and reliable., Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required.
• Smart - asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
• Humility - shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually.
  
  Harrison Spinks
Tadcaster, Yorkshire, YO23 7AS £24,000 Permanent Hornington Manor is a unique barn, wedding venue set within the grounds of a working farm in Bolton Percy, near Tadcaster.Part of Harrison Spinks, a family business, were not your average business however, if youre willing to work hard, get stuck in and have some fun along the way, then wed love to welcome you to our team. We are looking for a Caretaker to join our team at Hornington Manor. Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (5 days over 7).Weekend working may be required.,
• Competitive Salary
• Incremental holiday allowance based on service
• Training & development opportunities
• Colleague Discount
• Free Parking
• Life Assurance
• Company events