Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Caretaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, environment in our nurseries. This role involves a variety of tasks, including commercial cleaning and general upkeep of the premises and some painting of the nurseries. The Caretaker will play a vital role in ensuring that all areas are well-maintained and meet our high standards of cleanliness. There are 4 nurseries that you would be responsible for Bedford, Kettering, Irthlingborough and Riverside. The hours are 40 hours a week, 5 days a week, 8 hour day with an unpaid 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break. A vehicle will be provided as business use only.

Responsibilities

Preventing trespassing on the nursery grounds and ensuring that unauthorised parking of vehicles does not occur
Provide efficient maintenance, cleaning, health & safety and security of the nursery building and the grounds

Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors

Ensure that all children are kept safe

Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers

Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained

Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery

Work as part of a team to ensure the company's values are maintained

Attend regular staff meetings and undertake training as required

Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures

Ensuring required temperatures are maintained in nursery premises and that an adequate supply of hot water available

Check hot water temperatures routinely

Maintaining the boiler house is clean and tidy and ensuring clear access to all service isolators (Gas, Electricity, Water)

Ensuring flammable materials are kept out of the boiler room and away from any heat sources

Replacing light bulbs/tubes if necessary and reporting any defects in the lighting or heating systems to the nursery manager

Carry out basic routine maintenance where necessary

Draw the attention to the nursery manager to any necessary repair maintenance work that is beyond the competence of the Caretaker

Ensure that the nurseries premise and furnishings are cleaned in accordance with the company's standards and expectations

Provide safe access to the nursery and playrooms

Removal of weeds from paved areas

Arrange/move furniture where necessary

Ensuring that any cleaning work is carried out to the recognised high standard and at a suitable time, ensuring that all cleaning work is carried out safely

Removal of rubbish from all areas surrounding the nursery, ensuring all play areas are safe for children to access

Ensuring all rubbish bins are emptied

Using cleaning materials in the prescribed manner, accepting responsibility for the cleaning equipment used and ensuring the safe usage and storage of such equipment and materials in accordance with the COSHH regulation

Ensuring that adequate quantities of toiletries including toilet rolls, liquid soap and hand towels are kept in stock. Distribute and replenish toiletries as required

Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,040.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person