School Caretaker - Bristol

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated School Caretaker is sought to join Five Rivers Child Care Ltd as they open a new school in Bristol. This role encompasses facility management, maintenance coordination, and health and safety compliance, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full driving license.
• Experience in pool management, project management, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee premises to ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Assist in Swimming Pool management and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Pool management

Project management

Cost management

Health and Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Membership in IWFM

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable School Caretaker to join our team at Five Rivers, as we open our new school in the Bristol area. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our school facilities, demonstrating a commitment to providing exceptional service to our staff, students, and visitors.

This role involves working at a school in Redhill and, at times, at local bases around the area. Our schools provide Special Education support for students who have experienced trauma or who would benefit from a therapeutic approach. The school is in a converted hotel with a swimming pool in the basement!

You will be reporting directly to our Head Teacher with additional support from our facilities team.

To find out more about our education service and what we offer click the link below

Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting and coordinating all low-level and routine maintenance activities to ensure planned work, reactive breakdowns, and cyclical programs are delivered.
• Coordinate with external contractors and liaise with our central estates department.
• You will oversee the premises to ensure they meet compliant Health and Safety standards and perform basic upkeep of the external grounds.
• Maintain and manage accurate health and safety compliance records, such as water temperature checks, emergency lights, fire alarms, etc.
• Assist in the Swimming Pool management and ensure safety protocols are followed. Carry out regular safety checks of equipment, pool water testing, and inspections, reporting defects or concerns promptly.
• Contribute to project management tasks and manage costs effectively.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our offices and schools open during normal business hours however, you may need to be more flexible about this in your role, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications/Knowledge:
• Experience in pool management, project management, and cost management
• Attained IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Willingness to travel to all Five Rivers establishments
• Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office packages, including O365 (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel).
• Membership in the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full driving license.

If you meet the above requirements and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our school community, please contact recruitment on 01722 435750 option 2 – or email [e-mail] for an application form.

Join us in creating a safe and vibrant environment for our students to thrive! We look forward to receiving your application.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age