School Premises Assistant/Caretaker

V-Recruit; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

V-Recruit are partnered with a major Multi-Academy Trust to recruit a Caretaker/Site Supervisor for a Secondary academy in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The role is temporary, initially until the end of October, working 37 hours per week on a rota covering early start to late finish.

The position offers £16.15 per hour with accrued holiday pay. Training will be provided for site maintenance tasks, and the successful candidate will support the Premises Manager in maintaining a safe, welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-trade or site maintenance environments.
• Training will be provided on role specifics.
• Strong focus on safety and safeguarding within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior of the school and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks as required.
• Set up areas for school events including exams and productions.
• Some cleaning duties as part of the team.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Site maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Job description

School Premises Supervisor/Caretaker

V-Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UKs most forward thinking, recognised and respected Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit a Caretaker/Site Supervisor/Premises Supervisor for one of their Secondary academies, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

This is a temporary role, initially for until the end of October, but this could be extended

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£16.15 per hour, plus accrued holiday pay

Working hours are on a rota basis to cover all site hours, Monday - Friday, flexibility to work within the hours of 6:00am and 6pm – shifts may be 6am-2pm, 10am-6pm or sometimes mid-shifts between.

Starting as soon as possible, following vetting checks

Your main duties will be to work closely with the Premises Manager to ensure the provision of a high-quality environment for the students and staff, in all areas of the school and grounds. This will include, but not be limited to, planned and reactive maintenance duties across the interior of the school, grounds maintenance and some landscaping, setting up of areas for school events, including exams and productions. Some cleaning duties may be required, alongside the dedicated cleaning team.

The successful candidate will have experience in Multi-trade or a Site Maintenance-related environment or a related trade with transferable skills. Training will be given by the Site Manager on the specifics of the role, so no school experience is essential.

The chosen candidate will be personable, confident, and professional and take pride in all aspects of their work. We are looking to recruit someone with energy and enthusiasm who will be able to work as an integral part of a busy and hardworking team. Of course, you will have to have excellent personal skills, as you will be working as part of the wider school staff-body ensuring the safeguarding and quality experience of all 1200 students.

The successful candidate will be well supported and will have extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

In the interests of Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment; Full, enhanced vetting procedures will be strictly followed for all successful applicants, and employment will only be formally offered subject to these checks being satisfied in full. This will include an Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce and the receipt of two full references from previous employers (including one from your current or most recent employer).