School Caretaker

Fusion People Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is looking for two reliable School Caretakers to look after all parts of running the school site and to be the friendly face of our service. You will be the main link between our company and the school, ensuring smooth site operations.

Role is temporary, until 31 December, with 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Shifts are 06:00–14:00 (early) and 10:00–18:00 (late), with occasional weekend work. Pay is £13.02 per hour (PAYE).

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and ability to deal with the public.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work safely, take initiative and follow instructions from the Site Manager.
• Flexibility with shifts and occasional weekend work.
• Calm under pressure and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• General site management, including planned and reactive building maintenance.
• Porterage, security and reception duties.
• Locking/unlocking the school building and keeping it secure.
• Carrying out maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Fire alarm testing and basic safety checks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Initiative

Resilience

Job description

We are looking for a 2 reliable School Caretakers to look after all parts of running the school site. You will be the main link between our company and the school, and the friendly face of our service.

Location: L32 3XQ

Job Type: Temporary, initially until the 31st of December

Pay: £13.02 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30 minute break each day

Early shift: 06:00 - 14:00

Late shift: 10:00 - 18:00

Occasional weekend work is needed.

Your duties will include:

• General site management, including planned and reactive building maintenance
• Porterage, security and reception duties
• Locking and unlocking the school building
• Carrying out site security tours and keeping the building secure at all times
• Keeping the site visitor book up to date, including signing in contractors
• Managing outside contractors on site, following company and health and safety rules, and issuing access permits
• Carrying out temporary and permanent repairs when needed
• Completing planned maintenance as directed, including fire alarm testing and L8 testing
• Doing minor works such as painting and putting up notice boards
• Taking monthly meter readings
• Responding quickly to school requests and any reactive tasks during the school day
• Managing the building when community groups are using it
• Following COSHH rules, including safe storage of chemicals
• Making sure all equipment is in good repair and used correctly
• Keeping company records to the required legal and contract standards
• Taking part in Toolbox Talks and other health and safety requirements
• Reporting any accidents, near misses, or health, safety or environmental issues to the Accident Reporting Helpline or the Site Manager
• Following company policies
• Going on training when needed
• Working overtime out of hours when needed
• Any other reasonable duties given by the Site Manager

About you

• A strong customer service attitude, and happy to deal with the public
• Good communication skills
• Able to work safely, use your own initiative and also follow instructions from the Site Manager
• Able to prioritise and stay calm under pressure
• Flexible about shifts and some weekend work

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.