Job type
PermanentLocation
South GloucestershireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Facilities ManagementIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Grade 9 £27,334 to £29,777
Lead Caretaker
Lead Caretaker - Secondary School
Salary : Grade 9 £27,334 to £29,777
Contract : Permanent, Part time, All Year Round
Location : South Gloucestershire School
Start Date : September
I have a South Gloucestershire school looking for a dedicated lead caretaker to look after their school and localised premises team. The school is part of a wider trust with good facilities management.
Caretakers play a crucial and integral role in the school. I am looking for candidates with experience in a school setting ideally, but I would also like to hear from candidates with relevant experience with key responsibilities below.
Role Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities.
- Flexible shift patterns available with the option for hybrid site working.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Dynamic role with various responsibilities.
- Potential for career growth and development in similar roles, e.g. 'Site Manager'
- HaysHello: Work 20 days and receive £350 in shopping vouchers. Refer a friend and when they work 20 days, you AND them receive £350 in shopping vouchers.
Key Skills
- Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
- Problem-solving.
- Self-driven and determined.
- Effective communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as key holder and unlock/lock buildings to provide access as required.
- Be responsible for proper maintenance, cleaning, security and safety within the school premises and grounds.
- Undertake successfully all training required to deliver the caretakingrole.
- Adhere to allschool Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and is a safe working order.
- Have a full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals.
- Undertake and oversee all cleaning of internal and external spaces.
- Carry out all planned and ad hoc porterage.
- Act as first attendee to all helpdesk jobs and resolve or feedback requirements.
- Set-up rooms for the use of examinations / school functions etc and return to usual lay out following the function.
- Carry out all PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) tasks as required and in line with statutory compliance, including weekly fire alarm and sprinkler tests and monthly emergency light flick tests.
- Cover out of hours usage of the building as agreed with school lettings.
- Ensure access is provided for contractors and contractors are always escorted if relevant DBS clearance is not available.
- Ensure all Safeguarding Policies are always adhered to and raise any concerns in line with school policy.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Requirements
- Caretakingexperience is preferred however similar experience can be accepted.
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
- Qualifications
- Must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Right to work in the UK.
If this sounds like you or something similar to a previous role you've had, I'd love to hear from you.
Click apply now, call me or drop me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!