Caretaker

Queen Elizabeth's High School; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough is seeking a proactive, full-time Caretaker to join our Site Team. Under the Premises Manager, you will help maintain high standards of security, cleanliness, and repair across the buildings and grounds.

This hands-on role covers planned and reactive maintenance using a versatile, multi-skilled approach. A solid understanding of health and safety practices and COSHH is essential to safely manage hazardous substances and equipment.

Qualifications

• Cleanliness and upkeep of school facilities.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety practices.
• Familiarity with work equipment regulations (PUWER).
• Awareness of intruder alarms and CCTV systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, cleanliness, and general repairs across buildings and grounds.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance using a multi-skilled approach.
• Follow COSHH and health and safety guidelines in daily tasks.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Safety compliance

Building upkeep

Tools

Intruder alarms

CCTV systems

Heating systems

Power tools

Job description

Queen Elizabeth's High School is looking for a proactive, full-time Caretaker to join our Site Team. Working under the guidance of the Premises Manager, you will help deliver high standards of school security, cleanliness, and general repair. This hands-on role involves tackling both planned and reactive maintenance across our buildings, grounds, and facilities using a versatile, multi-skilled approach.

• Have a clear understanding of the cleaning standards required by the school.
• The post holder must have in depth understanding of Health and Safety safe working methods to be used in accordance with COSHH assessments for hazardous substances.
• Understanding of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation.
• Knowledge of intruder alarms/CCTV and heating systems.