Caretaker / School Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative

AWD online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive and organized School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant in Hedge End, Southampton. The role involves maintaining the school site, performing repairs, and ensuring a safe environment. Full health and safety training will be provided, along with excellent benefits including a public sector pension scheme and leisure centre membership.

Benefits

Friendly and sociable colleagues

Free on-site parking

Staff membership rates at the on-site Leisure Centre

Enrolment in the UK’s largest public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme via salary sacrifice

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Desirable skills in painting, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Ability to lift and handle furniture and deliveries.
• Flexibility in working hours to support school needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site for a clean and safe environment.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure lighting and heating are operational.

Skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Time management

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative

We are seeking an energetic, physically fit, proactive, and organized handyperson for a school located in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

Desirable skills: Specific trade strengths in painting, plumbing, or carpentry are advantageous but not essential. The role involves lifting, moving, and handling furniture and deliveries. Full health and safety training will be provided.

Salary: £27,333 per annum + excellent benefits. The actual salary is £24,405 plus a 12% shift allowance of £2,928.60.

Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The shift pattern alternates bi-weekly between 6:30 am to 2:30 pm and 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Flexibility in start and finish times is required to cover holidays.

Job Overview

This role involves maintaining the school site to ensure a clean and safe environment for all users. You will work with the site team to carry out general repairs and maintenance, using your initiative and problem-solving skills while adhering to health and safety regulations. Specific trade skills are beneficial but not mandatory. The job includes lifting, moving furniture, and handling deliveries. Full health and safety training will be provided.

Candidate Requirements

• Show initiative, be proactive, and possess good organizational and time management skills
• Be a team player and a contributing member of the school community
• Work flexibly to support the school's needs
• Take responsibility for security as a key holder
• Undertake repairs and maintenance, ensuring lighting and heating are operational
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• Complete compliance checks as required (training provided)

Benefits

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Free on-site parking
• Staff membership rates at the on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in the UK’s largest public sector pension scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme via salary sacrifice
• Good transport links

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks and other employment verifications. The school reserves the right to close vacancies early.

Application Process

By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client for recruitment purposes.

Job Reference: AWDO-P13428

This is a full-time, permanent role in site assistance, construction, and trades. We advertise on multiple job boards and provide CV sourcing services. AWD online is an employment agency specializing in candidate sourcing and vacancy advertising.

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