Abbeywood Community School are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Caretaker to become an integral part of our dynamic team. This full-time position involves working 37 hours per week, with shifts scheduled from Monday to Thursday, 14:00 to 22:00, and on Friday, 14:30 to 22:00.
The Caretaker will assist the Lead Caretaker and Facilities Manager in ensuring the safe and efficient management of all aspects of daily facilities operations at the academy. Responsibilities include site maintenance, non-structural repairs, heating, ventilation, safety, security, and maintaining cleanliness across the premises.
The ideal candidate will be professional, self-motivated, and capable of working independently using their initiative. They should thrive in a fast-paced, demanding role and bring a broad range of practical skills to support site maintenance and improvement works. Physical fitness is essential to manage the physically demanding responsibilities of the Caretaker role.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills. They will approach tasks with a logical, resourceful, proactive, and efficient mindset. Confident in communication, they will excel at building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, always demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
Benefits
1. Annual pay progression opportunities
2. Corporate membership of Bristol Wild Place at reduced rates
3. Coaching/Counselling services
4. Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
5. Employee Assistance Programme
Date of Interviews: ASAP following the closing date of the advert
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Olympus Academy Trust – Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
The Olympus Academy Trust - Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers and candidates for vacant posts are expected to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
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