School Caretaker

Build Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to ensure the smooth operation and security of a Sheffield site. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in facility management, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital role in the educational environment, ensuring a safe and well-maintained space for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility management or caretaking roles is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, security, and operational tasks on site.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure health and safety standards.

Skills

Facility Management Experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Planning and Prioritization

Flexibility

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

School Caretaker

Build Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a Caretaker for our Client based in the Sheffield area.

The successful post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, operational running, and security/supervision of the site and related equipment.

Please Note: You will be working through the holiday period and out of term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out building fabric repairs, adjustments, maintenance, installations, and removals.
• Undertake and record weekly checks and works carried out.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed on time and to Health and Safety standards.
• Ensure the site security by unlocking and locking all doors, entries, and exits.
• Liaising with and monitoring the work of contractors, including cleaning contractors.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, customers, and clients.
• Report any incidents that may adversely affect service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar facility management and/or caretaking role.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Able to attend regular appraisals and agree on a personal development program in accordance with the job requirements.
• Able to plan and prioritize workloads to achieve objectives.
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to assess and tackle a wide range of disciplines within skill sets.
• You will be required to have an Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to go through a new one.

If you are interested in the position, please call Lizzie at Build Recruitment.