Head Caretaker
At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems, but with peace of mind. We unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. We’re all about helping them to shine.
How will you be the change?
We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. Everyone can be the change. That’s how we deliver value for our customers and build systems that lead the way.
As a Head Caretaker with Bellrock, you’ll do it by:
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school, including the buildings and grounds.
* Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs.
* Promoting health and safety around the school.
* Managing all aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors and site use and development planning.
What does it take?
If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Head Caretaker, you’ll need:
* To ensure a clean, safe, secure, and pleasant environment for users of the school buildings and grounds.
* To be responsible for the opening and closing of the building and its grounds.
* To support building projects within agreed tolerances as set by the Trust, i.e., obtaining quotations, determining timing of work and costs within agreed parameters.
* To liaise with users of the building as appropriate to facilitate additional or non-standard usage of the building, outside usual educational hours.
* To lock and unlock the premises as required, including out-of-school hours when necessary.
* To check at the end of the day that all windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off.
* To carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates, and perimeter fencing, ensuring any necessary repairs are carried out.
* To advise the Account Manager / FET / Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety.
* To ensure all contractors have full access to the site regarding the Statutory Testing of any specialist equipment.
* To manage the estates fabric and equipment to ensure safe use, including repair where possible.
* To ensure that appropriate materials and equipment on the site are available and receive correct repair and maintenance.
* To ensure that areas requiring repair are not a source of danger to the occupants or affect the security of the building.
* To work with the Facilities Contract Account Manager to identify and schedule repairs/maintenance where required for specialist works.
* To carry out minor repairs and maintenance to the buildings/grounds within the post holder’s capability, excluding major building works.
* To ensure that all work carried out is completed with due observance to appropriate Health and Safety at Work requirements.
* To manage health and safety regarding premises and keep a log of safety issues, including maintenance of the fire and asbestos log.
Working arrangements
We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work Monday to Friday with a shift pattern of 7:30am – 11am & 2:30pm – 6pm.
What can we offer you?
Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you.
* Salary exchange pension scheme.
* Life cover.
* Paid sick leave.
* Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work.
* Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year.
* Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials.
* Healthcare Cashplan.
* MotorSave Scheme.
* Refer a friend.
* Liftshare.
* Virtual GP.
* EV Charges on this site.
Why Bellrock?
Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to achieve their ambitions. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. It’s a great place to be.
We would like to attract talent from all corners of the world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you. We are looking for the right person, not necessarily just the right person for this role.
Apply today.
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