Caretaker / School Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a full-time School Caretaker and Site Facilities Assistant in Hedge End. The ideal candidate will maintain the school site, assist with repairs, and ensure a safe environment. This role requires a proactive individual with solid organizational skills, offering a salary of £27,333 plus various benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts at on-site Leisure Centre

Participation in UK’s largest public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Energetic and physically fit individual.
• Experience in repairs and maintenance is beneficial.
• Responsible as a key holder.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe school environment.
• Carry out repairs and maintain operational lighting and heating.
• Support health and safety regulations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Proactivity

Job description

School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative is required for a school in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. The successful candidate should be energetic, physically fit, proactive, and organized, with trade strengths in areas such as painting, plumbing, or carpentry being advantageous but not essential.

The role involves maintaining the school site, ensuring a clean and safe environment, carrying out repairs and maintenance, and supporting health and safety regulations. Lifting, moving furniture, and handling deliveries are also part of the job. Full health and safety training will be provided.

Salary: £27,333 per year (including a 12% shift allowance of £2,928.60) plus benefits.

Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Hours: 37 hours per week, working a two-week shift pattern: 6.30am-2.30pm and 11.00am-7.00pm, with flexibility required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proactive with good organizational skills
• Team player and community-minded
• Flexible to support school needs
• Responsible for security as a key holder
• Experience in repairs and maintenance, ensuring operational lighting and heating
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Complete compliance checks (training provided)

Benefits:

• Friendly colleagues
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts at on-site Leisure Centre
• Participation in UK’s largest public sector pension scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Good transport links

The school is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct necessary checks, including DBS.

We may close vacancies early.

Application: Submit your application to be considered. Reference: AWDO-P13560.

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