Caretaker

🌟 Job Opportunity: School Caretaker 🌟

A secondary school in Eccles is looking to appoint a reliable and dedicated School Caretaker to join our team, starting 4th November 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

💼 Position: School Caretaker
📅 Start Date: 4th November 2024
⏰ Hours: 36 hours per week, all year round (Please note: Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the school, including holiday cover and school events)
📅 Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent for the right candidate)

🔍 Role Overview:

As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring that the school is well-maintained, clean, safe, and secure at all times. You will perform a variety of tasks to support the smooth day-to-day running of the school, including:

• General maintenance and repairs across the school premises
• Ensuring the safety and security of the building and grounds
• Opening and closing the school, including for out-of-hours events
• Supporting school events and holiday cover by adapting your hours when necessary
• Maintaining cleanliness and performing routine inspections of facilities
• Liaising with contractors and ensuring health and safety regulations are followed

🔑 Requirements:

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Previous experience in a caretaker or maintenance role (preferably in a school or similar environment)
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Basic skills in building repairs and maintenance
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules and the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and contractors
• A proactive attitude towards keeping the school environment clean, safe, and welcoming

🌟 What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• A supportive and friendly school community
• Opportunities for professional growth and the potential for a permanent contract
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

If you are a reliable and hardworking individual looking to contribute to a well-maintained school environment, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Alex at ##### or call us on 0161 674 0138.

Deadline for applications: October 2024