Caretaker

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Education sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker working for a school in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.

8am - 4pm, three days at Tunbridge Wells and two days at Sevenoaks (37 hours per week)

27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Caretaker’s Core Duties

• To aid the Head Caretaker/Facilities Manager in managing the Health and Safety procedures
• To assist the Head Caretaker/Facilities Manager in keeping and developing the premises
• You may need to assist the Site Team at both sites and there needs to be a degree of flexibility on hours, as and when it is required.
• Provide safeguarding and uphold the welfare of children and young people in line with child protection procedures.
• Keep clean and tidy, when necessary, the paths, drives and other hard surfaces within the site grounds. Empty rubbish bins located around the site.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance, when necessary, around the site
• Carry out weekly maintenance of the 3G pitch.

Caretaker’s Skills Required

• Knowledge and experience in a similar role, preferably in a school environment
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Experience in DIY and general building maintenance
• Computer literate
• To know how to prioritise the needs and safety of the children and staff
• A full driver’s license is desirable

Caretaker’s Key Experience

• Experience in DIY and general building maintenance
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of the day-to-day management of a public building, e.g. heating, lighting and maintenance
• Experience of working on building and maintenance projects
• Experience of dealing with secondary school students

Are you enthusiastic about the Caretaker job? Send us your CV in a Word format today.