School Caretaker: Safe, Reliable Site & Grounds

Mitie Group plc.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Tech discounts

Dining cards

Virtual GP

Salary Finance options

Life cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a School Caretaker for North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent. The role is permanent and full-time, 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.84 per hour.

The position involves maintaining school premises, responding to helpdesk requests and carrying out porterage tasks to support daily school operations. The ideal candidate will have caretaking experience, a professional attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with an enhanced

Qualifications

• Caretaking experience preferred.
• Reliable, hardworking and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open, honest, self-driven and determined.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality with enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order and understand cleaning materials and chemicals used.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
• Respond to helpdesk jobs, unlock/lock buildings, and carry out porterage and room setups.
• Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks, and support out-of-hours building use.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Reliable

Teamwork

Independent working

Safeguarding

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a School Caretaker for North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent. The role is permanent and full-time, 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.84 per hour.

The position involves maintaining school premises, responding to helpdesk requests and carrying out porterage tasks to support daily school operations. The ideal candidate will have caretaking experience, a professional attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with an enhanced