Role Overview
Manpower Recruitment are working with an established School in Oxford who are seeking an experienced School Caretaker to help support the day to day running and keep the environment safe, clean and tidy.
This is a full‑time role, working all year round, 36 hour week, 5 days out of the seven. There is a requirement to work early, late and weekend shifts. Hours vary due to lettings and events; your primary shift will be Monday to Thursday evenings and a weekend day.
Please be aware that a degree of flexibility with your working arrangement is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar.
Salary: £27,171 pa.
Role
The Caretaker will ensure efficient and effective site facilities service and a safe, pleasant environment for the organisations that use our premises. You will be a key member of the premises team at our lively independent school, working across three sites and reporting to the Premises Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Your caretaking duties will include:
* Supporting the Premises Manager to ensure that all school sites are maintained to an exceptional standard.
* Property maintenance.
* Setting up events.
* Ensuring a tidy appearance of the school.
* Assisting in day‑to‑day maintenance of the premises, furnishings, and grounds.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
* A sound knowledge of security and emergency procedures.
* Good maintenance skills and experience of providing routine preventative maintenance.
* The ability to work effectively on your own initiative as well as in collaboration with other teams.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to young people, parents, colleagues, and external agencies.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension schemes
* Free life assurance benefit
* Free school lunches
* A discount of up to 50 % on fees for children at GDST schools
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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