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Position: Handy Man
Salary: Up to £28,600
Work Van: Provided
Location: Field based to cover Warwickshire / Worcestershire / Gloucestershire
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
The recruitment group is working with an independent school where Autism is their first language. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody to join a fantastic team in a superb location.
Main duties and responsibilities of a Handy Man:
* Ensure a clean, tidy and well-maintained school environment (buildings and grounds)
* Proactively identify maintenance requirements across the sites by carrying out regular site maintenance/safety inspections.
* Monitor and report health & safety concerns, taking immediate action to mitigate any risks relating to these concerns where possible
* With sign off from Senior Premises Officer and/or the Head of Compliance, order materials and equipment required
* Manage the maintenance, replacement and repair of buildings and grounds, including electrics, plumbing, heating, glass wear, door removals, painting and decorating, etc.
* Use a range of mechanised and non-mechanised tools as necessary to complete the tasks on the ‘jobs list’
* Attend training as necessary, work in a safe manner and maintain accurate computerised records.
* Maintain the buildings and amenities, including the collection and management of site waste, including any external bins, on a regular basis
* Report and repair (in agreement with landlords, where necessary) any non-structural hazards i.e., broken windows, equipment, or any structural faults that are seen which cause concern or may be in an unsafe condition.
* Consult and liaise with service companies and contractors when required
* Respond to emergencies such as floods, illegal entries and fire
* Communicate, in a timely fashion, to any relevant managers/Heads of base, any notice of intended works to be carried out, in order that impact on students can be minimised
* Fulfill all duties and responsibilities with a level of compassion, understanding and acknowledgement of the needs of the learners of Woodside
Experience/knowledge requirements for a Handy Man:
* Craft skills, e.g. basic plumbing, basic electrical tasks, decorating or previous experience in a caretaking role including repairs and maintenance.
* Experience of mechanised and non-mechanised DIY tools (e.g., drills, screwdrivers)
* Experience of painting/decorating
* Clean driving license & business insurance
* Motivation and initiative
* Self-starter and able to work without supervision
* Flexible approach to working hours, as some activities may need to be conducted outside of school operating hours
* Ability to undertake risk assessments in relation to premises function
* Ability to highlight unsafe practices and risks to the Senior Leadership Team
* Knowledge of moving and handling procedures and be physically able to carry out the physical tasks of the role (e.g. lifting, moving, gritting, clearing snow, etc.)
Benefits:
* 20 Holidays + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* On-site parking
* All equipment and Van for work journeys
* A card will be provided for fuel and day-to-day expenditures
If you are interested in this position, please contact Clarissa @ the recruitment group.
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