Job Description

School Caretaker - Afternoons and Evenings - Thatcham, RG18

Start Date:

Immediate

Contract Type:

Permanent ( All year round )

Hours:

Monday - Friday (1:30pm - 9:00pm)

Salary:

27,507 per annum

Reporting To:

Head of Maintenance & Facilities
Part of this role will involve covering as

Relief Caretaker

(for up to 25 days of the year), where you will be required to work the shift pattern of the Residential Caretaker, including on-call overnight shifts - we will provide onsite accommodation for you during these shifts.

You'll be amongst a team of around 20 in our Estates Department in a range of roles such as Caretakers, Maintenance Operatives, and Groundskeepers. The busy and committed team carries out the maintenance across our large estate and a range of facilities including classrooms, boarding houses, staff residential accommodation, sports facilities and indoor swimming pool.

JOB PURPOSE

In conjunction with other members of the Estates Department, to ensure the wellbeing, safety and security of the school pupils, staff and premises. As part of the Caretaking staff, to provide round-the-clock site cover to the school. To assist with a wide range of maintenance tasks

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

? Must hold a current driving licence.

? Demonstrate good general maintenance experience and knowledge of maintenance techniques.

? Experience in maintenance or caretaking environment e.g. schools, hotels.

? Must be able to cover for the residential Caretaker (up to 25 days a year).

? Physically fit enough to undertake duties within the job description (with suitable adjustment for disability as required).

? Ability to work as part of a team and communicate well with others.

? Ability to act calmly and professionally in a crisis.

? Ability to meet and promote health and safety requirements and guidelines.

? Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative, quickly and calmly under pressure.

? Have a good eye for detail and take pride in the presentation of the school grounds and buildings.

? Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

BENEFITS:

ANNUAL LEAVE

25 days + Christmas shutdown + Bank Holidays

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL

300 for successful referrals to Operational roles

LINE MANAGER SUPPORT

In-house workshops & Aspiring Middle Leaders programme

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Practical, probate & emotional support

FREE MEALS

Daily nutritious & delicious meals

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL

Regular social events for staff & family

FEE REMISSION

Generous discounted fees

PARKING

Plenty of onsite parking

CPD

Weekly opportunities for learning & development

GROUP INCOME PROTECTION

75% salary

PENSION

Generous employer contributory schemes

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

Confidential advice & counselling service

GYM

Free access to on-site gym & discounts at local gyms

SWIMMING POOL

Access to heated on-site swimming pool

EYE TEST

Annual free eye test & contribution towards glasses for regular VDU users

HEALTH & WELLBEING

A range of health benefits i.e. Virtual GP & Online Physiotherapy

TECH

Microsoft Showcase School using leading technologies

FLU VACCINATIONS

Annual on-site free vaccinations

LIFE INSURANCE

3 x salary

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Beautiful semi-rural campus on 110-acre estate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,507.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have safeguarding training ? (when was this completed? ) Are you available to work the listed hours in the job description ? ( 1:30pm to 9:00pm ) Are you able to demonstrate good general maintenance experience and knowledge of maintenance techniques?
Experience:

maintenance or caretaking environment e.g. schools, hotels. : 1 year (required) Caretaker at Schools: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Enhanced DBS Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Caretaker