Caretaker

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Collaborative Learning Trust is seeking a reliable Caretaker to join our dedicated site team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day security, maintenance and upkeep of the school site, ensuring that buildings and grounds are safe, clean and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will work as part of the site management team, show proactive problem-solving, and demonstrate a good understanding of Health & Safety legislation relevant to a school

Qualifications

• Experience in security and maintenance in a school or similar environment.
• A clear understanding of safety responsibilities and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including manual handling, electrical safety, COSHH and Legionella control.
• Strong communication and polite customer service when dealing with enquiries.
• Ability to work as part of the site management team and build good relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day security, maintenance and upkeep of the school site.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Assist with health and safety compliance and reporting.

Skills

Security

Maintenance

Health & Safety

COSHH

Electrical safety

Manual handling

Legionella control

Communication

Team player

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our dedicated site team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for the day-to-day security, maintenance and upkeep of the school site, ensuring that the buildings and grounds are well maintained and fit for purpose.

• Previous experience of the majority of the elements of the role described in the job description provided for this post.
• A clear understanding of the responsibilities attached to this post in terms of security and maintenance of an effective safe working environment.
• Good understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation, including:Manual Handling Electrical Safety COSHHLegionella control
• Ability to deal with enquiries from a variety of persons and providing assistance in a polite manner.
• Ability to work as part of the site management team and to sustain good working relationships with the members of the team and with other staff at the school.