We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the education sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker working for a school in Tunbridge Wells.
27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, 37 hours per week
Caretaker’s Core Duties
1. To aid the Head Caretaker/Facilities Manager in managing the Health and Safety procedures
2. To assist the Head Caretaker/Facilities Manager in keeping and developing the School premises
3. You may need to assist the Site Team at both sites and there needs to be a degree of flexibility on hours, as and when it is required.
4. Provide safeguarding and uphold the welfare of children and young people in line with child protection procedures.
5. Keep clean and tidy, when necessary, the paths, drives and other hard surfaces within the site grounds. Empty rubbish bins located around the site.
6. Undertake repairs and maintenance, when necessary, around the site
7. Carry out weekly maintenance of the 3G pitch.
Caretaker’s Skills Required
8. Knowledge and experience in a similar role, preferably in a school environment
9. Knowledge of health and safety regulations
10. Experience in DIY and general building maintenance
11. Computer literate
12. To know how to prioritise the needs and safety of the children and staff
13. A full driver’s license is desirable
Caretaker’s Key Experience
14. Experience in DIY and general building maintenance
15. Knowledge, experience and understanding of the day-to-day management of a public building, e.g. heating, lighting and maintenance
16. Experience of working on building and maintenance projects
17. Experience of dealing with secondary school students
The post holder will be required to work weekly shift patterns (with a 30-minute lunch in between):
18. 06:00 - 14:00
19. 07:30 - 15:30
20. 11:30 - 19:30