Site Manager Caretaker in Beccles)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Beccles; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust is seeking a dedicated Site Manager / Caretaker in Beccles. The role involves overseeing maintenance, ensuring health and safety, and supporting staff and students. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be flexible in their duties. Apply through the provided link to join this reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned care and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are followed.
• Day to day supervision of cleaning staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Site Manager / Caretaker

Location: Beccles, NR34 7BQ

Salary: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum

The High School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role

They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Site Manager / Caretaker.

Skills and Qualifications

* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;

* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Care and Maintenance

* Carry out routine planned care and maintenance tasks as set out in relevant schedules and programmes, e.g. fire alarm testing, water hygiene testing etc.;

* Undertake assigned cleaning duties not carried out by cleaners (e.g. emergency clean up or heavy duty cleaning duties such as sweeping outside areas, sealing and polishing floors, cleaning carpets etc.);

* Ensure continued provision of all heating, lighting and ventilation;

* Carry out urgent minor repairs and maintenance tasks as issues arise, or arrange or appointed contractor or SET to attend to where appropriate;

* Oversee work undertaken by appointed contractors in line with any service agreements, ensuring they comply with health and safety and security requirements of the school, escalating issues if necessary;

* Ensure health and safety requirements considered and followed in aspects of all work;

* Ensure all equipment and property is maintained and kept in good working order;

* Undertake opening and closing procedures for the site and buildings, ensuring all security measures are in place;

* Day to day supervision of cleaning staff to ensure required standards are met;

* Provide out of hours on call service as agreed;

* Ensure stocks are maintained for maintenance and cleaning consumables, ordering replacements as and when required in accordance with purchasing guidelines.

Health and Safety

* Carry out regular assessments to identify potential risks and hazards and ensure appropriate action taken to address;

* Ensure all H&S assessments are documented and records accurately maintained;

* Respond promptly to issues raised by staff in relation to health and safety issues;

* Keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and ensure adherence to at all times;

* Be familiar with and adhere to COSHH requirements;

* As above for manual handling;

* Undertake regular checks as required to ensure fire regulations are met;

* Ensure appropriate training received before carrying out relevant tasks.

Support for Staff and Students

* Move furniture and other equipment as needed to meet the needs of the school;

* Assist teachers and staff as needed to erect or dismantle equipment and move materials or supplies;

* Provide necessary support for functions and events, collecting and delivering equipment etc. as needed;

* Deliver parcels between sites/departments;

* Ensure appropriate ordering and stock control of equipment and materials as assigned responsibility for;

* Work collaboratively with other staff both within the school, and in other Foundation and Trust locations, occasionally providing support elsewhere upon request.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=8161685Fnr&WVID=58214202FG