Care Taker

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Heywood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a reliable Caretaker with an Enhanced DBS for a school site in Heywood. The role involves general maintenance, minor repairs, plumbing tasks, porterage and site security during term-time hours 10:00am–6:00pm (and 8:00am–4:00pm during holidays).

You will be a keyholder, perform daily health and safety checks, report issues to the Site/Business Manager, and help prepare the premises for events. Immediate start; DBS required. Pay is £13.70–£13.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS and be able to work to health and safety standards.
• Reliable, responsible and punctual with a practical hands-on approach.
• Ability to carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs around the school site.
• Undertake minor repairs and practical tasks, including putting up boards, fixing items and other general maintenance duties.
• Unblock toilets and deal with routine plumbing and drainage issues.
• Carry out drain clearing and other basic site maintenance as required.
• Undertake porterage duties, including moving furniture, equipment and deliveries safely around the school.
• Carry out litter picking and emptying of bins across the school site.
• Complete daily and weekly health and safety checks as required.
• Report any hazards, defects, damage or maintenance issues to the Site Manager or Business Manager.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Support the Site Manager with the preparation and organisation of the school premises for events and activities.
• Act as a keyholder and assist with opening and securing the school premises when required.
• Respond to maintenance and site-related requests from the Site Manager and/or Business Manager.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the effective running of the school site.

Skills

Practical hands-on

General maintenance

Minor repairs

Reliability

Independence

Organisational skills

Health and safety

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Porterage duties

Job description

Caretaker with Enhanced DBS

School term hours: 10:00am-6:00pm

Half Term & School Holidays: 8:00am-4:00pm

Pay: £13.70-£13.92 per hour

Keyholder: Yes

Reports to: Site Manager / Business Manager

Start date: Immediate, must hold and valid Enhanced DBS.

Job Purpose

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs around the school site.
• Undertake minor repairs and practical tasks, including putting up boards, fixing items and other general maintenance duties.
• Unblock toilets and deal with routine plumbing and drainage issues.
• Carry out drain clearing and other basic site maintenance as required.
• Undertake porterage duties, including moving furniture, equipment and deliveries safely around the school.
• Carry out litter picking and emptying of bins across the school site.
• Complete daily and weekly health and safety checks as required.
• Report any hazards, defects, damage or maintenance issues to the Site Manager or Business Manager.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Support the Site Manager with the preparation and organisation of the school premises for events and activities.
• Act as a keyholder and assist with opening and securing the school premises when required.
• Respond to maintenance and site-related requests from the Site Manager and/or Business Manager.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the effective running of the school site.

Health & Safety

• Follow the school's health and safety procedures and policies at all times.
• Carry out assigned inspections and checks accurately and report any concerns promptly.
• Use tools, equipment and cleaning/maintenance materials safely and appropriately.
• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their work.
• Ensure any maintenance issues that cannot be safely resolved are reported to the appropriate member of staff.

Keyholder Responsibilities as a keyholder, the postholder will be responsible for supporting the security of the premises, including opening and/or securing the school site when required and following the school's procedures for keys, alarms and site security.

Person SpecificationEssential

• Must hold a valid Enhdanced DBS
• Practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Ability to carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Reliable, responsible and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting, moving equipment and porterage.
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake a range of duties as required by the Site Manager or Business Manager.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within a school environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caretaker, premises, maintenance or facilities role.
• Experience working within a school or similar environment.
• Relevant maintenance, health and safety or facilities qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, drainage, carpentry or other general maintenance work.

The Caretaker will work closely with staff across the school to ensure the premises remain safe, secure and well maintained.

Additional Information

This is a varied and practical role, and the postholder should be prepared to undertake additional reasonable duties that support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school