School Site Caretaker & Operations Lead

Shire Oak Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases

Health plan

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Shire Oak Academy in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Site Operative to join our team. You will be responsible for the security, safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the school site, and you will handle porterage and day-to-day facilities tasks to keep the site running smoothly.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support health and safety compliance and work as part of our school community to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Educated to a satisfactory standard to communicate effectively, both written and oral (Essential)
• Driving Licence (Essential)
• Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload, whilst ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date (Essential)
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise (Essential)
• Ability to effect minor repairs (Essential)
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team (Essential)
• Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities (Essential)
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of ICT including using the internet and Microsoft office suite (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Be responsible, for the security, safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of the site and buildings.
• Provide porterage of Academy deliveries.
• To undertake tasks to ensure the maintenance, security and health and safety of the school site (including grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment, ensuring efficient and effective operation.)
• Responsible for health and safety compliance requirements.

Skills

Driving Licence

Identify work priorities

Own initiative

Minor repairs

Team player

ICT / Computer literate

Education

Educated to a satisfactory standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shire Oak Academy in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Site Operative to join our team. You will be responsible for the security, safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the school site, and you will handle porterage and day-to-day facilities tasks to keep the site running smoothly.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support health and safety compliance and work as part of our school community to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.