Site jobs in United Kingdom

• Considerable DIY experience.
• Experience of undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises.
• Basic use of IT systems e.g. emails and online calendars.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience in line management / team supervision.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations relevant to the post.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.
• An understanding of and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/ joinery or painting to competent DIY standard.
• Ability to undertake heavy lifting and other strenuous tasks, requiring an appropriate level of physical fitness.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on an irregular basis and to deal with occasional emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to respond calmly to emergencies.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with persons at all levels and deal with contractors.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own tasks with minimum supervision and to work to agreed targets whilst also following instructions and working to deadlines.
• Desire and willingness to learn new skills, and respond positively to advice and guidance.
• Good communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

We have a large site and new build from 2010. We are on a stunning coastal location with sea views. This is a happy school with a strong community feel and excellent behaviour. Staff turnover is incredibly low.

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage