Overview
Job Title: Maintenance Caretaker (Education Site)
Location: Between 2 sites – Great Oaks College (WS11 0LG) & Robins Nest (ST19 5PR)
Salary: From £26,208 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full Time
Reports to: Head Teacher
About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Caretaker to support a wide range of maintenance tasks around two school sites. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on service delivery for vulnerable children by providing them with a well-maintained, safe learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake and record regular checks on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, playground equipment, legionella risks, etc.
* Carry out maintenance duties as directed by the Head Teacher (e.g., carpentry, plumbing and decorating).
* Create and manage a rolling decoration programme to be planned and completed during school holiday periods.
* Manage contractors on site, monitor safety of their working practices and quality of work.
* General grounds maintenance including grass cutting and hedge trimming where necessary.
* Ensure safe pedestrian access, keep paths and entrances clear of leaves and moss, and assist with gritting and snow clearing during severe weather.
* Carry out any other reasonable activities as requested by the Head Teacher or the Estates Team.
What We’re Looking For
* Experienced multi-skilled maintenance operative – Essential
* Previous experience in a similar role – Desirable
* Able to work effectively without direct supervision – Essential
* Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused – Essential
Keys Group is committed to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We provide veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness and support for colleagues. We offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria. Please detail your military experience on your CV for our resourcing team to contact you.
Please contact imogen.barratt@keys-group.co.uk to find out more.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Book and Periodical Publishing
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