Caretaker

C&d Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bath is seeking a Caretaker to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves various responsibilities such as maintaining school premises, ensuring security compliance, and assisting with school events. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a reasonable level of fitness. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with generous holiday entitlement and free parking.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Free parking

Opportunity to join a progressive organisation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role, ideally from an educational setting.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the upkeep of school premises.
• Assist in locking up premises and managing alarm systems.
• Complete records and documentation including fire alarm testing.

Skills

Communication

IT Knowledge

Fitness

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge is delighted to be working with our client in Bath, who are actively seeking to engage a Caretaker to join their team on a permanent basis.

What you will be doing:

As a Caretaker, in this vital role, you will be responsible for the upkeep of school premises.

• Assist in the locking up of premises, setting security alarm systems, and responding to alarm call-outs
• Undertake site cleaning (interior and exterior), including restocking consumables
• Complete all records and documentation as required, including testing and managing fire alarms/safety systems
• Report building, fixtures, fittings, and maintenance issues accordingly
• Escort contractors and service engineers on site and report on the quality of work performed
• Ensure compliance with H&S and security regulations
• Assist with traffic management, including manning gates
• Provide flexibility by assisting with out-of-hours school events and holiday maintenance

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven track record in a similar role, ideally from an educational setting
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Due to the nature of the role, a reasonable level of fitness is required (lifting, climbing ladders, etc.)
• A good level of IT knowledge

What you will receive in return:

• Salary up to £26,409 DOE
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Hours: 2pm to 10pm, four days a week, and 2pm to 9.30pm on the other day
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free parking
• The chance to join a progressive organisation

What you need to do next:

If this position interests you and you would like to be considered, please email [e-mail]

Thrive Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

If you do not hear from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.