Maintenance Caretaker

Extra Recruitment; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Caretaker in Birmingham. This role involves managing maintenance tasks, conducting safety checks, and ensuring the site remains accessible and safe. Candidates should have proven multi-skilled experience and be able to work independently. The role offers a salary of £26,208.00 and various benefits including a pension and funded training.

Benefits

Pension

Blue light discount

Funded training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and record regular safety checks.
• Complete various maintenance tasks as directed.
• Manage a rolling decoration schedule during school holidays.
• Oversee contractors on-site.
• Maintain school grounds and pathways.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance operative

Ability to work without supervision

Organised approach

Solutions-focused thinking

Job description

Overview

Extra Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Caretaker for one of our clients based in Birmingham. As a Maintenance Caretaker you will be responsible for the estate's maintenance, carrying out regular site safety checks and able to work on their own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and record regular safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, playground equipment, and legionella prevention.
• Complete a variety of maintenance tasks as directed by the Head Teacher, such as basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Plan and manage a rolling decoration schedule, to be completed during school holidays.
• Oversee contractors working on-site, ensuring their work is safe, high-quality, and completed properly.
• Maintain the school grounds, including grass cutting and hedge trimming when needed.
• Keep all pathways and entrances clear of leaves, moss, snow, and ice to ensure safe pedestrian access at all times.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head Teacher or the Estates Team.

Details

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £26,208.00
Schedule: Hours-Monday to Friday

Requirements

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach
• Able to pass a DBS check

Benefits

• Pension
• Blue light discount
• Funded training

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