Caretaker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Flamborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Flamborough is seeking a dedicated caretaker to maintain a safe and efficient environment. This permanent, full-time role requires proactive maintenance, effective problem-solving, and compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the school management to ensure safety and security throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Experience using a range of tools for maintenance, repairs, decorating, and cleaning.
• Proven track record in practical problem-solving in the workplace.
• Ability to carry out routine safety checks like fire alarms, emergency lighting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and well-presented environment at the primary school.
• Monitor site security and conduct routine safety checks.
• Act as a key holder for emergency call-outs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Sound Judgment

Maintenance Skills

Health and Safety Regulations Knowledge

Job description

The job itself

Flamborough CE (VC) Primary School are seeking a proactive and positive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, well-presented, and smoothly running environment, while actively identifying opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and hands-on, with experience using a range of tools to carry out maintenance, repairs, decorating, and cleaning tasks in line with current Health and Safety regulations. Responsibilities will also include monitoring site security, acting as a key holder for emergency call-outs, and conducting routine safety checks such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, and water system monitoring.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrating sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills in the workplace, enabling them to safely and effectively carry out a wide variety of planned and, occasionally, unforeseen tasks throughout the school year.

This is a permanent role consisting of 37 hours per week on a split shift basis. Alongside the school management team, you will be responsible for looking after the site during both term time and school holidays, with annual leave to be taken during periods of school closure. The working hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 11:15am. 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Friday - 7:00am - 11:15am. 2:45pm - 5:30pm

We anticipate the role will commence with a hand-over period alongside our retiring caretaker, starting on or around the 18th August.

There will be some occasions when alternative hours would be required, for instance securing the site after events, so a degree of agreed flexibility is requested from the successful candidate.

Further details of our requirements can be found within the attached job outline and person specification.

Informal visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged ahead of the closing date by contacting the school office.

Flamborough CE (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of identification and qualifications.