Site Operative/Caretaker

Dudley Council; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Council is seeking a reliable Site Operative/Caretaker for Brockmoor Primary School. The role involves maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring site security, overseeing cleaning staff, and performing minor repairs. Ideal candidates will be dependable, communicate effectively, and have a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physical tasks and handle equipment safely.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check (required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure site security and maintenance.
• Supervise cleaning staff and compliance with health & safety.
• Support school events and manage grounds maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Basic knowledge of building maintenance

Health & safety regulations

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Join Our Team at Brockmoor Primary School – Site Operative (Caretaker)

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Join Our Team at Brockmoor Primary School – Site Operative (Caretaker)

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Site Operative (Caretaker) to join our team at Brockmoor Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

About the Role: As our Site Operative, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school premises. From ensuring the security and safety of the site to carrying out minor repairs, supervising cleaning staff, and supporting lettings, your work will directly contribute to the smooth operation of our school.

We’re looking for: :

• Someone who works well with others and communicates effectively.
• Is hardworking, dependable, and takes initiative.
• Understands that the safety and safeguarding of pupils is paramount.
• Maintains a professional attitude and takes pride in their work.
• Is flexible and willing to support the school community, including occasional evening or weekend duties.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Site security, maintenance, and cleaning supervision.
• Health & safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene.
• Supporting school events and lettings.
• Grounds maintenance and minor repairs.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks and handle equipment safely.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check (required).
  
  
  

If you are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for children and enjoy working as part of a friendly and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours: Between 6:00am – 6:15pm (All Year Round)

Working Hours: This can be negotiated and would either be split shifts or a rotation of early starts/late finishes on a roster with the Site Manager.

Location: Brockmoor Primary School

Grade: 4 | Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

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Caretaker Grade 4 JD & PS.docx

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Telephone

01384 811300

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Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

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