School Caretaker - Bristol

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Bristol seeks a dedicated School Caretaker to ensure smooth operations of school facilities. The role involves routine maintenance, health and safety compliance, and pool management. Candidates should have IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications and experience in project and cost management. This position offers a 37.5 hour work week within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave

Blue Light Card

Simply Health Membership

Refer a friend bonus

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in pool management, project management, and cost management.
• Willingness to travel to all Five Rivers establishments.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate all low-level and routine maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with external contractors and the estates department.
• Oversee premises for compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Maintain accurate health and safety compliance records.
• Assist in Swimming Pool management and safety checks.

Skills

Pool management

Project management

Cost management

Microsoft Office

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

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
Education Services | Five Rivers Child Care
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.
Benefits:
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Blue Light Card
• Simply Health Membership
• Refer a friend bonus
• Sick pay
If you meet the above requirements and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our school community, please contact recruitment team.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