What skills and experience we're looking for
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• Good literacy, numeracy and general IT skills
• Knowledge and experience of DIY skills, carpentry, plumbing and small repairs to plastering.
• Ability to carry out general repairs without supervision.
• Experience of carrying out health and safety checks and maintaining relevant records.
• Experience of caretaking or premises management desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge and experience of cleaning techniques.
• Use of commercial cleaning and commercial site maintenance equipment desirable but not essential.
• Ability to organise and manage own work effectively.
• Self-reliant and self-motivated.
• Able to work well with others and communicate effectively with other members of staff.
• Flexible, resourceful approach with evidence of initiative and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to deal calmly with emergency situations.
• Ability to follow and comply with instructions on equipment and or materials usage.
• Ability to take responsibility, remain observant and attentive to detail.
• Reliability and integrity.
• Willing and able to work outside normal hours when required.
• Physically strong; capable of working with machinery or moving heavy equipment.
• Willing to undertake relevant training
What the school offers its staff
As a member of support staff you can expect:
• The initial support of a Buddy
• Full access to the induction programme
• The support of your line manager
• Guidance for career development through appraisal and professional development
• The opportunity to join the West Midlands Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to join the BHSF Healthcare Plan and/or sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.