Caretaker

LinkPoint Resources; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking a Caretaker to assist in managing health and safety procedures and maintain the school premises. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and skills in DIY and general maintenance. This position includes varied hours and a focus on the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a school environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in DIY and general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Caretaker/Facilities Manager in managing Health and Safety procedures.
• Help maintain and develop the school premises.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Experience in DIY and general building maintenance

Ability to prioritize the needs and safety of children and staff

A full driver’s license

Understanding of management of a public building

Experience with building and maintenance projects

Experience working with secondary school students

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.
• Provide flexibility to assist the Site Team at both sites as needed, including working varied hours.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote the 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 when necessary.
• Perform 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.
• Experience in DIY and general building maintenance.
• 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, e.g., heating, lighting, maintenance.
• Experience with building and maintenance projects.
• Experience working with secondary school students.

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