School Caretaker

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

Job summary

Fusion People are seeking two reliable School Caretakers to oversee the school site and act as the friendly face of our service. Based at L32 3XQ, you will be the main link between our company and the school.

Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with two shift options 06:00–14:00 and 10:00–18:00, this temporary role runs until 31 December. Occasional weekend work may be required, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service attitude
• Good communication skills
• Able to work safely and follow instructions
• Flexible about shifts including weekends

Responsibilities

• General site management and maintenance
• Porterage, security and reception duties
• Locking/unlocking the school building
• Carrying out site security tours and keeping the building secure
• Managing outside contractors and issuing access permits
• Carrying out planned maintenance including fire alarm testing

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.r

• Early shift: 06:00 – 14:00
• Late shift: 10:00 – 18:00
• Occasional weekend work is needed.
• You must be flexible and able to cover both shifts.

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.