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Location: Farnham, Surrey
Salary: Competitive, and benchmarked across the sector
Hours : Full time, permanent
The Role
The School is seeking a highly motivated caretaker who will provide security and portering services to all areas of the School. The caretaker will help to maintain the School premises, limit the possibility of damage or loss of property and minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the School site.
Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to live on site and will be expected to perform some duties outside of regular hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Primary key holder and security of the School grounds and buildings
* Some driving required, for example driving mini buses for school trips or picking up supplies
* Ensure buildings and site are secure and unlocked/locked on a timely basis
* Liaising with the Events Manager in managing access for lettings activities
* Maintaining infrastructure for access during extreme weather
* To be able to deal with emergency services when the situation arises
* Part of the on:call team on a rota basis
* Providing a porter service to ensure rooms are set ready for school activities.
* Take delivery and dispatch goods and materials
* Maintain a clean and tidy site
Other Responsibilities
* Direct external contractors where necessary, ensuring all relevant health and safety measures are carried out and contractors are accompanied in line with the Schools Safeguarding policy
* Conduct regular site inspections and undertake minor repairs where necessary. This includes but is not limited to, painting, carpentry, plumbing and glazing
* Assist in health and safety compliance checks including but not limited to legionella, fire safety, outdoor play equipment, swimming pool
* Carry out emergency cleaning
* Manage parking for School events
* Help manage the fleet of school mini buses,
* Report any faults or damage to the Estates team in a timely manner
* To undertake any other duties which, from time to time, may be necessary
Essential
Skills and Qualifications
* Basic level of education including literacy and numeracy
* Full UK driving licence
* Knowledge of Health and Safety practices
* A reliable and effective team player who works collaboratively and effectively with others
* Good communication skills (both written and oral)
* Committed to excellence in customer service provision
* Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
* Hold a positive and strong can do attitude; able to take the initiative when necessary; enthusiastic and willing to contribute
* Self:motivated, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload to meet changing and conflicting deadlines
Desirable
* Experience in schools or residential environments
Benefits
* Competitive contributory occupational pension schemes
* Death in service benefit up to the age of 70 (if not already included in occupational pension scheme)
* Cash Health Plan currently provided by +Medicash
* Payment for eye tests for users of visual display screen
* Equipment, and a contribution currently amounting to A GBP 50 to the cost of any corrective eye wear (normally claimable once every 3 years)
* Personal Accident insurance
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Membership of the Charterhouse School Sports Centre
* Membership of the Charterhouse Schools 9:hole golf course at a reduced subscription
* Participation in a Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
* Lunches, during your normal working day when available
* Free on:site parking
* Invitations to school productions and concerts throughout the year
* Continuing professional development as part of their talent management programme
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