School Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Thornhill Academy; Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Thornhill Academy in Sunderland is seeking a practical and proactive Caretaker to support the day-to-day operation, security and maintenance of the academy site. You will work with the Site Manager to keep buildings and grounds safe, clean and well-maintained, enabling students to learn in a positive environment.

The role involves opening and closing the site, carrying out routine inspections, undertaking minor repairs, supporting contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, maintenance or premises-related role.
• Good practical skills for first-line repairs and maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Can work independently and manage priorities.
• Reliable, flexible and maintain high standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute positively as part of a wider site and academy team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsabilités

• Open and close the site.
• Carry out routine inspections.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance.
• Support contractors on-site.
• Monitor health and safety requirements.
• Assist with porterage duties.
• Respond to site-related issues promptly.

Connaissances

Caretaking experience

Practical skills

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Reliable & flexible

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Description du poste

Thornhill Academy in Sunderland is seeking a practical and proactive Caretaker to support the day-to-day operation, security and maintenance of the academy site. You will work with the Site Manager to keep buildings and grounds safe, clean and well-maintained, enabling students to learn in a positive environment.

The role involves opening and closing the site, carrying out routine inspections, undertaking minor repairs, supporting contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance.