Caretaker / Senior Facilities Officer

Royal High Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

GDST pension scheme

Free lunches during term time

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance

Discount on GDST school fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Royal High Bath is seeking a skilled Caretaker / Senior Facilities Officer to join the Estates Team. The role is full time, permanent, and involves hands-on maintenance, site security, safety checks and support for capital projects.

You will coordinate day-to-day work, supervise colleagues, and bring practical experience in caretaking, plumbing, and carpentry. The GDST environment offers extensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates or maintenance.
• Experience supervising or organising the work of others.
• Practical experience in caretaking, plumbing and carpentry/joinery.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Willingness to undertake relevant qualifications (IOSH/MIDAS).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repairs across a busy school site.
• Oversee site security and access control.
• Conduct health and safety checks, fire and compliance testing.
• Manage grounds maintenance and building services.
• Support events, lettings, and capital project activity.
• Carry out vehicle checks and assist with renovations.

Skills

Caretaking

Plumbing

Carpentry

Supervision

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Education

IOSH

MIDAS

IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

IEE Wiring Regulations

Job description

*Caretaker / Senior Facilities Officer**Contract: *Permanent*Hours: *Full time*Salary: *No less than £27,987 per annum plus excellent benefits*Required from: *ASAPIf you are an experienced facilities, estates or maintenance professional who takes pride in practical work, enjoys solving problems and is ready for greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your career.Working across a distinctive school estate combining Grade II listed buildings, modern facilities, grounds and sports spaces, you will help keep Royal High Bath safe, secure and running smoothly. Supporting the Facilities Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day work of the Estates Team while remaining actively involved in practical maintenance and facilities work yourself.This is a varied, hands-on role, covering building maintenance and repairs, site security, health and safety checks, fire and compliance testing, grounds maintenance, building services, school events and lettings, vehicle checks and support for capital projects and renovations. The role also forms part of the school’s keyholder and emergency response arrangements, so occasional attendance outside normal working hours may be required.You will have proven experience in facilities, estates, maintenance or a related field, together with experience of supervising or organising the work of others. You will bring practical experience in areas including caretaking, plumbing and carpentry/joinery, alongside a working knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations and health and safety requirements. Relevant facilities qualifications, including IOSH and MIDAS, would be advantageous, or you should be willing to undertake them.Experience within education would be welcome, but we are also keen to hear from candidates from other facilities and maintenance environments who can bring transferable skills.This role could particularly suit an experienced Senior Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Facilities Officer, Estates Officer, Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Supervisor looking for greater responsibility for people, priorities and the day-to-day operation of a busy site.*Why join Royal High Bath? *Royal High Bath is a vibrant day and boarding school for girls aged 3–18, based in the beautiful city of Bath. Our school combines historic buildings with modern facilities, creating a varied and interesting environment in which to develop your facilities career.As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), we can offer a strong benefits package, including:* 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays* GDST pension scheme* Free lunches during term time* Access to extensive professional development opportunities* Training grants for qualifications* Free life assurance* Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools* Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets* Cycle to Work scheme*For further details and to apply please click the apply button.**We reserve the right to withdraw this role early if suitable candidates are found.*_The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.__We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post._Pay: From £27,987.00 per yearWork Location: In person