School Caretaker

Henry Blue Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Blue Ltd in the Reading area is seeking a practical and proactive Caretaker/ Maintenance Technician to join our Premises & Estates team. You will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across our buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities include general maintenance and repairs, grounds upkeep, room set-ups, event support, deliveries and site security. The role is permanent, part-time (25 hours/week, 3pm–8pm, Monday–Friday).

Qualifications

• Experience in building, grounds or facilities maintenance.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and workload management.
• Willingness to undertake physical duties, including lifting.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repairs across buildings and grounds.
• Grounds upkeep and room set-ups as needed.
• Event support, deliveries and ensuring site security.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Practical problem-solving

Teamwork and independence

Good communication

Physical fitness and lifting

Job description

Caretaker/ Maintenance Technician

Reading area, UK

Salary: £17,268.93 per annum (FTE £25,558)

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 3pm-8pm

Contract: Permanent, part-time, all year round

About the Role

Henry Blue are working with a college in the Reading area who are seeking a practical and proactive Caretaker/ Maintenance Technician to join their Premises & Estates team. You will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across their buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include general maintenance and repairs, grounds upkeep, room set-ups, event support, deliveries and site security.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in building, grounds or facilities maintenance.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting and outdoor work.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Relevant maintenance, trade or facilities qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in an educational environment or supporting events and room set-ups