School Caretaker / Site Manager

Salary: £26,000 – £28,080 per year

School caretaker / site manager in Leeds

We are working with a school setting who are looking for a caretaker / site manager to close the school and carry out general maintenance duties. This is to start ASAP, the hours can be flexible, ideally 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours a week.

The role is working in a large, popular secondary school in south Leeds. The ideal candidate will be expected to carry out general maintenance and odd jobs, cleaning duties and closing the school.
You must have previous experience in a similar role and be willing to undertake an enhanced criminal record check.

Benefits
* a dedicated, professional and friendly specialist consultant with a 24 hour on-call facility
* competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)
* access to Free CPD course and Safeguarding Training
* ‘recommend a friend’ bonus worth up to £300

Responsibilities
* Locking or unlocking of the school as required and ensuring general security of the site
* Routine maintenance of school buildings and grounds by undertaking minor repair work, for example changing light bulbs, erecting shelves, painting and redecorating, or minor plumbing
* Cleaning duties including litter, bins and toilets
* Occasional moving of heavy objects for example stock, furniture or equipment
* Overseeing of external contractors visiting the school site
* Support the school policies and procedures, for example relating to child safeguarding and data protection, and contributing to the school ethos as a whole

Requirements
* Previous experience of working in a similarly responsible site role, preferably within a school
* Ability to relate well to young people and adults alike
* Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe storage of materials
* Basic Health & Safety knowledge, and willingness to adhere to the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff
* A background in plumbing, woodwork or general ‘handy-work’ or DIY would be advantageous
* The willingness to learn and train on the job
* A strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team, and a professional and proactive attitude

WHAT NEXT?
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education’s child protection and UK eligibility checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and full referencing process, and the cost of any new police check (DBS) required will be met by the candidate.
If this sounds like toe role for you, please send your CV or contact us today!