Site Assistant - Warrington

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a proactive Caretaker/Site Assistant for a primary school in Warrington. You will support daily site operations, carrying out general maintenance and ensuring the premises are safe and well presented.

Role requires independent work, good organisation and strong communication with the school leadership, staff, contractors and visitors. Prior experience in caretaking or facilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, maintenance or facilities roles.
• Practical approach to resolving day-to-day issues.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience in an education setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs.
• Check classrooms and communal areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Move furniture and prepare rooms for activities.
• Assist with upkeep of school grounds.
• Work independently, prioritise tasks and communicate with staff and visitors.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance experience

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Caretaker / Site Assistant – Warrington

Teaching Personnel are working with a primary school in Warrington who are seeking a proactive Caretaker/Site Assistant to support the day-to-day running and maintenance of the school premises.

The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping the school site safe, functional and well presented. Duties will include carrying out general maintenance and repairs, checking classrooms and communal areas, moving furniture, preparing rooms for school activities and assisting with the upkeep of the school grounds.

You will need to be comfortable working independently, prioritising tasks and responding quickly when maintenance issues arise. Good communication skills are also important, as the role involves working alongside the school leadership team, staff, contractors and visitors.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous caretaker, maintenance, facilities or site experience
• A practical approach to resolving day-to-day issues
• Good awareness of health and safety
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Experience working within an education setting would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background who is looking for a varied role within a primary school environment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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