Caretaker

LinkPoint Resources; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is offering an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker at a school in Tunbridge Wells. The role involves maintaining the school premises, ensuring the welfare of students, and supporting the site team with daily operations. We seek an experienced candidate who can manage health and safety standards and execute building maintenance tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaker role, preferably in a school environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to prioritize the safety of children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance around the site.
• Support the Site Team with flexible hours.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

DIY skills

Building maintenance skills

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

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We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the education sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker working for a school in Tunbridge Wells.

Caretaker’s Core Duties

• Assist the Head Caretaker/Facilities Manager in managing Health and Safety procedures.
• Help maintain and develop the school premises.
• Support the Site Team at both sites with flexibility on hours as needed.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children and young people in line with child protection procedures.
• Keep paths, drives, and other hard surfaces within the site grounds clean and tidy. Empty rubbish bins around the site.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance around the site.
• Carry out weekly maintenance of the 3G pitch.

Caretaker’s Skills Required

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a school environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• DIY and general building maintenance skills.
• Ability to prioritise the needs and safety of children and staff.
• A full driver’s license is desirable.
• Understanding of the management of a public building (heating, lighting, maintenance).
• Experience in building and maintenance projects.
• Experience working with secondary school students.

The post requires working weekly shift patterns, including a 30-minute lunch break.