Caretaker

Teaching Personnel; New Mills; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for a secondary school in the New Mill area. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a background in maintenance or caretaking. You will be responsible for general maintenance tasks, groundskeeping, and ensuring health and safety compliance throughout the school. With flexible shift patterns and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for someone proactive and reliable, ready to contribute to a positive school atmosphere. Join a team that values your skills and offers long-term growth potential!

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or maintenance is ideal but not essential.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to perform various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs around the school.
• Ensure the school grounds are well-maintained and compliant with safety regulations.

Skills

General Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Health and Safety Compliance

Security Management

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Maintenance or Caretaking

Job description

Caretaker - Secondary School in New Mill Area - ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a well-regarded secondary school in the New Mill area that is urgently looking for a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in maintenance or general caretaking, though the school will consider candidates who are capable and willing to learn. The position offers 37 hours per week, with flexible shift options, and is a permanent role for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs around the school site, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Groundskeeping: Ensure the school grounds are well-maintained, including cleaning outdoor areas, maintaining gardens, and managing waste disposal.
• Health and Safety: Ensure all areas of the school are safe, clean, and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Security: Lock and unlock school premises at the start and end of each shift, ensuring the building is secure at all times.
• General Support: Provide general support to staff and students as required, assisting with deliveries, setting up rooms, and supporting school events.

Shift Patterns

• Opening Shift: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Closing Shift: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The school is flexible and can offer the shift pattern that works best for the candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or facilities role is ideal, though not essential.
• Practical Skills: Able to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks including basic repairs, painting, and grounds maintenance.
• Proactive & Reliable: You should be proactive in identifying areas that need attention and have a strong sense of responsibility for ensuring the premises are kept in excellent condition.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team but also comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
• Good Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise with staff and external contractors when necessary.

Contract

• Permanent Contract: Secure, long-term employment with the potential for growth.