Caretaker

Bellrock Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment for a school. This role involves managing contractors, performing routine maintenance, and promoting health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a pleasant atmosphere for all users of the school facilities. Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and offers a supportive workplace, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference and ensuring the well-being of students and staff, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Healthcare Cashplan

Refer a friend program

Qualifications

• Commitment to promoting health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage contractors and oversee site operations.
• Experience in maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for the school.
• Manage contractors and oversee site maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Cleaning and Maintenance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Experience in Caretaking

Tools

CCTV Systems

Heating Systems

Job description

Caretaker

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems. But with peace of mind. And we unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. And we’re all about helping them to shine.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school, which includes the buildings, swimming pool and grounds.
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance to the building and swimming pool and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
• Promoting health and safety around the school
• All other aspects of caretaking, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way

And as a Caretaker with Bellrock, you’ll do it by…

• To ensure a clean, safe, secure, and pleasant environment for users of the school buildings and grounds
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the building and its grounds.
• Be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the site including the management of any contractors attending the site.
• To support building projects within agreed tolerances as set by the Trust, i.e., obtaining quotations, determining timing of work and costs within agreed parameters.
• To liaise with users of the building as appropriate to facilitate additional or non-standard usage of the building, outside usual educational hours (e.g., hirers, community services department and contractor’s representatives).
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out-of-school hours when necessary.
• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder.
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off.
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other callouts following agreed procedures.
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are carried out.
• Advise the Account Manager / FET / Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety. representatives).
• Be responsible for site compliance, e.g., fire and intruder alarm testing, emergency light testing, call points, legionella flushing, etc.
• Be responsible for all contractors to have full access to the site with regards to the Statutory Testing of any specialist equipment
• Be responsible for the estates fabric and equipment to ensure safe use, including repair where possible, e.g., window blinds, door handles, toilet flushes and other wear and tear.
• Ensure that the appropriate materials and equipment on the site are available and ensuring the equipment receives correct repair and maintenance.
• Ensure that areas requiring repair are not a source of danger to the occupants or affect the security of the building with due observance of Health and Safety at Work requirements.
• Ensuring that the disposal of all waste, is done in the correct and appropriate manner.
• Responsible for Keeping drain grids clean and free from debris and other litter daily.
• Responsible for the Operation of heating plant and reporting any obvious deficiencies in the heating system as a matter of urgency.
• Working with the Facilities Contract Account Manager to identify and schedule repairs / maintenance where required for specialist works identifying these where external contractors are needed to undertake the works.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to the buildings/grounds which are within the post holder’s capability. This excludes major building works.
• Plan for specialist repairs and maintenance in liaison with the Trust Director of Operations and within delegated budget.
• Carry out general porterage duties for the establishment, within health and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for all areas of the school to be kept clean and free from clutter.
• Make main pathways safe after snow/frost by cleaning/salting as appropriate.
• Undertake cleaning duties when cleaners are not on site, to maintain a Health and Safety standard for a safe and pleasant environment, including the cleaning away of bodily fluids using appropriate methods throughout the school day.
• To ensure adherence to the standards of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Responsible for ensuring that all work carried out by themselves or those they supervise as set out in this job description, is completed with due observance to appropriate Health and Safety at Work requirements.
• To be responsible for the management of health and safety regarding premises and to keep a log of safety issues including maintenance of the fire and asbestos log.
• To liaise with the Trust and Headteacher regularly regarding issues of Health and Safety, ongoing repairs and maintenance and building projects.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Caretaker, you’ll need…

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all our pupils.
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty, and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity, and reputation of the school.
• Ability to work under pressure and priorities effectively.
• Commitment to always maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Deals with difficult situations effectively.
• Able to work flexibly and out of school hours as required.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Computer Literate
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from the Brays School Sheldon B26 1NS and working Monday to Friday shift pattern of 7:30am – 11am & 2:30pm – 6pm.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials

Healthcare Cashplan

MotorSave Scheme

Refer a friend

Liftshare

Virtual GP

Helping you to shine

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working, and support for your wellbeing. As well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

Ready to start shining?

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.

Apply today.