School Caretaker

TeacherActive; Filton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Onsite parking

Public transport access

Flexible working

LGPS

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Caretaker for a highly oversubscribed secondary school in Bristol. The role covers regular building compliance checks, general maintenance, supporting staff with building use and assisting with the school's lettings programme, with some early starts and late finishes.

The successful candidate should have experience in caretaking or site maintenance, practical skills in carpentry or plumbing, and a proactive approach to keeping the school environment safe and well

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, building, property or site maintenance role.
• Practical maintenance skills, including carpentry or plumbing.
• Experience or knowledge of carrying out building compliance and safety checks.
• A proactive approach to maintaining buildings to a high standard.
• Excellent reliability, trustworthiness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular building compliance checks.
• Perform general maintenance tasks.
• Support staff with effective use of the building.
• Assist with the school's lettings programme.
• Work early starts or late finishes when required.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Compliance checks

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker

Location: Bristol

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £22,000 - £30,000 per year

Are you a reliable and trustworthy Caretaker with experience in building or property maintenance?

Do you have practical skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing or basic maintenance?

Are you confident carrying out building compliance checks and maintaining a safe, well-presented school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a highly oversubscribed secondary school in Bristol that is looking to appoint a Caretaker. The school has a strong values-based culture focused on learning, enrichment and supporting its young people, and has been rated "Good" by Ofsted, with "Outstanding" leadership and management and personal development.

The school is looking to take on a Caretaker on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, with part-time requests considered. The successful Caretaker will work as part of an established site team, carrying out regular building compliance checks, general maintenance, supporting staff with the effective use of the building and assisting with the school's lettings programme, with some early starts and late finishes required.

The successful Caretaker will have:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, building, property or site maintenance role
• Practical maintenance skills, including experience with carpentry, plumbing or similar areas
• Experience or knowledge of carrying out building compliance and safety checks
• A proactive approach to maintaining buildings to a high standard
• Excellent reliability, trustworthiness and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work early starts or late finishes when required

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and advice
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-Work scheme and eyesight test vouchers
• Access to onsite parking and public transport links
• Flexible working support and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and opportunities for career progression

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.