School Caretaker & Premises Lead

The Sweyne Park School; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Generous Local Government pension

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

The Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh, Essex, is seeking a proactive, dedicated and highly organised Caretaker to maintain the school's buildings and grounds to a high standard. The role is based primarily at The Sweyne Park School with some duties across the Rayleigh Schools Trust.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance and repairs, keeping the site clean and tidy, ensuring safety and security, setting up rooms for activities and events, and working with contractors and the Premises Team to

Qualifications

• Hands-on caretaking and general maintenance skills.
• Experience with setting up rooms for events and lettings.
• Full UK driving licence for site travel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to operate in varying environmental conditions and at height.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including repairs and general upkeep of the premises and reporting faults.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of the school site.
• Ensure the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Provide site maintenance and security.
• Respond and resolve maintenance issues as they arise, ensuring any problems are addressed in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.
• Set up and clear rooms and areas for school activities, meetings, events, examinations and lettings as required.
• Work closely with other team members, contractors, and the school management team to ensure the smooth running of the school's operations.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service to the Trust.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and external contractors.
• The role involves a range of practical tasks that will include manual handling, working at height, and operating in varying environmental conditions.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK driving licence for potential travel between sites or to collect materials.
• Experience of working within a school or education environment is desirable but not essential

Skills

Team-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Manual handling

Working at height

Proactive attitude

Education

Full UK driving licence

Experience in a school/education environment desirable

Job description

The Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh, Essex, is seeking a proactive, dedicated and highly organised Caretaker to maintain the school's buildings and grounds to a high standard. The role is based primarily at The Sweyne Park School with some duties across the Rayleigh Schools Trust.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance and repairs, keeping the site clean and tidy, ensuring safety and security, setting up rooms for activities and events, and working with contractors and the Premises Team to