Caretaker

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure the safety and maintenance of school facilities. This full-time role involves managing security, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in construction or maintenance and possess strong communication skills. Join a supportive team where your contributions will directly impact the learning environment of students. If you are proactive, reliable, and ready to embrace challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential for this role.
• Relevant experience in construction or maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage security and maintenance of school sites.
• Conduct inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with setting up furniture and equipment.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Teamwork and flexibility

Responsibility and prioritization

Health & Safety compliance

Technical proficiency

Independence

Punctuality and reliability

Education

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Relevant experience in construction or maintenance

Job description

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Location: Surlingham, Norwich NR14 7DQ

Salary: FTE £24,027 - £24,404 per annum, Pro-rata £9,022 - £9,329 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 - 10:00 (they will consider different hours to suit the right candidate)

The Primary School and Nursery are members of the Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role
The school caretaker reports to the headteacher and office manager, responsible for security management of both school sites, maintaining the school buildings and outdoor areas, ensuring furniture, fittings, and outdoor play equipment are safe and compliant with HSE standards, and maintaining the school's appearance inside and outside.

The job activities are categorized into Site and Security, Preparing Facilities, Maintenance and Repairs, and Monitoring Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key holder and handle minor security/safety issues, including contractor access during school holidays.
• Prepare the school site, premises, rooms, and work areas, including operation of heating and lighting.
• Conduct monthly Legionella testing (training provided).
• Perform weekly flushing testing.
• Inspect and record monthly play equipment condition.
• Test fire alarms weekly at both sites.
• Perform porterage duties and assist with setting up furniture and equipment for activities.
• Undertake basic DIY tasks as a competent handyman.
• Report major repair needs to the Office Manager.
• Interact helpfully and sensitively with staff, parents, pupils, and visitors.
• Meet and oversee contractors and deliveries during holidays.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety policies, understand COSHH regulations, and keep records as required.
• Willing to undertake relevant training.
• Attend meetings with the Schools Property Maintenance Adviser and prepare maintenance schedules as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

The personal competencies include:

• Clear and tactful communication skills, with awareness of communication impact.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships and work flexibly within a team.
• Responsibility for actions, effective prioritization, meeting deadlines, and embracing challenges.

The professional competencies include:

• Understanding and compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Proficiency in technical aspects of the role.
• Ability to work independently.
• Punctuality and reliability.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Relevant experience in construction or maintenance.

To Apply

If you are suitable and interested, please click apply to be redirected to the website to complete your application.

Application deadline: 22nd May 2025

Interview date: 2nd June 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Specialty Trade Contractors