Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper

Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper, known within the Trust as a Premises Officer,who has general knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills such as plumbing, electrics and decorating is required for a Schools Trust, based in Stanmore, North West London.

SALARY: £25,615 - £26,732 per annum+ Benefits

LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London (HA7)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week (all year round)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper who has general knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills such as plumbing, electrics and decorating.

As the Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper you will play a vital role in keeping the school safe, secure and operating to the highest standards.

Working as the Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper you will help maintain a clean, well-kept and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

If you’re reliable, take ownership of your responsibilities, and want to make a genuine difference to the school community, we would like to hear from you!

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeperwill include:

• Maintain the school’s premises, grounds, and car park to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and order, including ad-hoc cleaning, snow clearance, and waste management

• Provide site security through unlocking and locking, alarm setting, patrolling, and acting as the first response for incidents and emergencies

• Carry out general maintenance, handyperson tasks, and room setups for daily activities, open evenings, and special events

• Manage deliveries, stock, and contractors, ensuring safe handling of goods and adequate supplies for cleaning and facilities operations

• Support Health & Safety compliance, fire safety checks, and contribute to Trust-wide projects when required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills; written and verbal

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy

• General knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills

• Understanding of Health and Safety and security issues

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Good organisational skills- ability to meet deadlines and make decisions in emergencies

BENEFITS

• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Plus many more

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13647

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