Caretaker - Meriden Church of England Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is looking for an enthusiastic part-time caretaker to manage the maintenance and cleanliness of its premises. Responsibilities include representing the school during contractor interactions and participating in repairs. The ideal candidate will have general DIY experience and a flexible, problem-solving approach. This role offers 15 hours per week during term time with occasional hours in the holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience of and aptitude for general DIY, general maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use initiative, work to deadlines and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the school premises and site.
• Represent the school when dealing with contractors and suppliers.
• Be involved in the repair and upkeep of the premises.

Skills

General DIY

General maintenance

Basic plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

Grounds maintenance

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic part time caretaker to join our fantastic team to manage the maintenance and cleanliness of the school premises and site. You will be expected to represent the school when dealing with contractors and suppliers and be involved in the repair and upkeep of the premises.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the school premises and site.
• Represent the school when dealing with contractors and suppliers.
• Be involved in the repair and upkeep of the premises.

Hours

15 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed. Term time only plus occasional hours in holidays.

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience of and aptitude for general DIY, general maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use initiative, work to deadlines and be flexible with a ‘can-do’, problem-solving approach.

Application information

For more information, please contact Mrs Melanie Smith, Office Manager, [e-mail] or 01676 522488.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Safeguarding

Meriden CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share the commitment. Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence. References are obtained which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Attachments

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Notes of Guidance for Applicants
• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form