Maintenance Caretaker

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Caretaker in Cheshire to ensure the estate's maintenance and perform regular safety checks. Responsibilities involve conducting varied maintenance tasks, supervising contractors, and maintaining grounds. The ideal candidate should have multi-skilled maintenance experience and the ability to work independently. The role offers a salary of £26,208 PA and promises exciting responsibilities during school holidays. Benefits include a pension and training opportunities.

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.
• Able to pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and record regular safety checks, including fire alarms and emergency lighting.
• Complete various maintenance tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Plan and manage decoration schedules during school holidays.
• Oversee contractors ensuring quality work.
• Maintain school grounds and clear pathways of debris.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance operative

Ability to work without supervision

Organized and pragmatic

Job description

Extra Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Caretaker for one of our clients based in Cheshire. 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.

Maintenance Caretaker 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.

Maintenance Caretaker Details:

• Location: Cheshire
• Salary: £26,208 PA+
• Schedule: Hours-Monday to Friday

Maintenance Caretaker 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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