Caretaker/Site Supervisor

KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Lichfield is seeking a full-time Site Supervisor to manage maintenance and grounds work. Ideal candidates will be reliable and possess practical skills, with an understanding of Health & Safety regulations. Evening work may be required for events. The role offers 37 hours per week with a flexible schedule from 8:00am to 5:30pm. This position is vital in ensuring the school's facilities are well-maintained and secure, providing support for both students and school events.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Health & Safety/COSHH Regulations.
• Ability to undertake general maintenance and grounds work.
• Flexibility in working hours for events.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance work around the site.
• Carry out grounds work as needed.
• Set up and take down exam desks and move furniture.

Skills

Positive outlook

Reliability

Practical, hands-on skills

Initiative

Proactivity

Job description

We are looking for a Site Supervisor to join our site team at King Edward VI School, Lichfield for students aged 11-18 years. The successful candidate will have a positive outlook, be reliable, have practical, hands‑on skills, flexible in attitude and able to cope with the varied nature of the role. They will need to be able to use their initiative, be proactive to the needs of the school, have a good understanding of Health & Safety/COSSH Regulations and be able to take on small projects as required.

The post holder will undertake general maintenance work around the site and carry out some grounds work. The physical aspect of the role also involves putting up and taking down exam desks and moving furniture. Whilst previous experience and/or relevant skills are preferred, they are not essential.

The role involves occasional early morning/early evening work to cover site security and events such as Open Evenings that occur during the school year.

The post is full time, permanent, 37 hours per week, whole year. The daily working hours are negotiable between 8:00am - 5:30pm. At times this will need to be adjusted to provide coverage until 6:30pm for evening events.

Please be aware that the job profile is generic and therefore duties may differ. These can be discussed at interview.

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