THE ORCHARDS FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
HIGHFIELD ROAD
FARNWORTH
BOLTON
BL4 0NS
Tel. No. 01204 335883
General Maintenance Worker
Grade C pt 4 pr 6 (£24404 - £25183 pro rata) Term time only
Actual Salary £15,166 - £15,650 per annum
2 part time roles, 1 working mornings for 27.5 hours a week.
Required as soon as possible
The Federation is looking to appoint two experienced, skilled, self-motivated, conscientious, enthusiastic individuals to join our site team. We currently have a Premises Manager and 3 full-time caretakers. We are looking to add to our team with people who can open and close 2 of our smaller sites, carry out maintenance jobs across all 4 sites, and look after our fleet of minibuses.
The Federation has 3 schools, 4 sites, 220 plus staff and 700 plus pupils whose safety, wellbeing and an excellent educational, working environment are the priority of this role.
The role requires experience in a number of facility disciplines. The priority of the role is to facilitate the running of 2 of our small buildings and to ensure that the appearance of all federation facilities are maintained to a high standard. It is also to ensure that the minibuses are always ready to use.
To work in the following areas:
1. Building security.
2. Porterage of school dinners from the main kitchen to the two satellite sites.
3. General maintenance (painting and decorating, joinery etc) of all four sites.
4. General maintenance of the minibuses (ensuring cleanliness, servicing and fuel levels are all maintained).
5. Being a valued member of the Site team.
6. Promoting the Ethos of the School internally and externally.
Experience in the following areas would be desirable:
1. Under the supervision of the Premises Manager, to liaise with contractors and other agencies concerning repairs and maintenance requirements of the federation's four sites.
2. Plumbing, electrics, any other building skills.
If you feel you have the right qualities and skills please apply. A visit to the schools would be welcomed. Please contact Sara Carris, Federation Premises Manager on 01204 335883 to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 20/03/25 1pm
Short Listing: 21/03/25
Interview date: W/C 24/03/25
To obtain an application pack please download from the website/school website. Completed applications to be emailed to recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk. Ref: MW
Please note a full application form must be submitted as CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Accompanying information must not be more than two sides of A4.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community.
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