Beach Caretaker

We are currently working in connection with our Public Sector Client to recruit a Beach Caretaker for the Kilkeel area. This is a Part Time, temporary position consisting of 15 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness, general maintenance and upkeep; ensuring a friendly and efficient service to the public.

Main duties include:

• Maintenance of amenity and beach, including checks on equipment, litter collection patrols, cleansing of public building, pathways, car parks, slipways, toilets, signage and assisting higher graded operatives in their work
• Patrolling the managed facilities to ensure protection of property and that bye-laws are enforced
• Day to day maintenance of the facility, car park, signage, including; toilets, shower block and play areas, and ensuring a high standard is maintained in these areas
• Checking the safety of the facility and associated facilities prior to use by the public and, if required, recording details of checks carried out
• Open and close the facilities and controlling traffic as required, and attend the facilities at all times, when required
• Enforce bye-laws and ensure good order is maintained at all times, and ensure that appropriate report sheets are completed and that appropriate actions are taken in relation to any unauthorised activity on managed property
• Complete a litter patrol of all managed facilities including the beach area
• Working with appropriate officers with regard to general maintenance, breaches of bye-laws and any other issues relevant to the upkeep of the amenity

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience in a caretaker/general maintenance role
• Ability to effectively communicate with members of the public
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to act independently and on own initiative 

For more information on this role or any other vacancy please call us on 028 9023 4324.