Caretaker / School Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative

AWD online; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hedge End is seeking a School Caretaker. The ideal candidate will support site maintenance, ensuring a safe and clean environment while managing general repairs. A proactive attitude and trade skills are advantageous. The job offers a salary of £25,186 per annum with additional benefits and is full-time, permanent.

Benefits

Friendly and sociable colleagues

Free on-site car park

Staff membership rates to the Leisure Centre

Enrolment in public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to undertake compliance checks after training.
• Proactive approach required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance for the school.
• Assist with lifting and moving furniture and deliveries.

Skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operator is required for a School based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. The role suits a physically fit, pro-active and organised handyperson. Specific trade strengths such as painting / decorating / plumbing / electrics / carpentry are advantageous but not essential.

Salary: £25,186 per annum plus 14% shift allowance (totalling £28,712 per annum) + Excellent Benefits

Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, rotating shift pattern (pattern to be agreed at appointment)

Responsibilities

• Join the Site Team in maintaining the school site to provide a clean and safe environment for all users.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance, including both building and grounds maintenance. Use initiative and problem solve while adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Utilise trade strengths where applicable (painting / decorating / plumbing / electrics / carpentry) though these are advantageous, not essential.
• Assist with lifting, moving and handling of furniture and deliveries as part of the role.
• Full health and safety training will be provided.

Candidate requirements

• Show initiative, be proactive, with good organisational and time management skills
• Be a team player and a member of the school community
• Be able to work flexibly to support the needs of the school
• Take responsibility for security and be a key holder
• Undertake a range of repairs and maintenance and ensure lighting and heating are operational
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Carry out required compliance checks (Full training provided)

Benefits

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Important: We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Application

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Job Ref: AWDO-P13906