School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative
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Join a friendly Site Maintenance team keeping a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment at Swalcliffe Park School. Use your site maintenance skills, health and safety awareness (incl. COSHH and manual handling), cleaning and grounds maintenance experience to make a real impact.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Site Assistant, Handyperson, Maintenance Assistant, Porter, Groundskeeper
This role is known internally as a Caretaker
SALARY: £25,989 to £28,142 per annum (NJC Points 6-11) + Benefits
LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX15)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (part time hours considered)
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, 10am 6pm Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative supporting site security, basic repairs, cleaning support and grounds maintenance.
DUTIES
Your duties as the School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative will include:
Key Holder & Lock/Unlock: Open and close buildings, respond to call-outs
Site Security & Checks: Daily walkarounds, identify hazards, make safe and report
Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Support minor repairs and compliance tasks
Grounds Maintenance: Litter picking, sweeping, seasonal gritting and salting
Cleaning Support: Provide additional capacity to the housekeeping team
Waste & Recycling: Empty bins, clear gullies and drains, support eco initiatives
Contractor Liaison: Chaperone contractors and ensure safe access
Portering & Room Setup: Move equipment/furniture and support school events
Deliveries & Stores: Receive, check and distribute goods
Health & Safety: Promote safe manual handling, PPE use and COSHH awareness
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative you will have:
ESSENTIAL
Previous Experience in Caretaking/Cleaning/Maintenance: Background in a similar facilities role
Health & Safety Knowledge: COSHH, manual handling and safe working practices
Reliable & Flexible: Positive, can-do approach with good organisation skills
Professional Conduct: Maintain appropriate boundaries; team-focused and approachable
ICT Literate: Willing to use basic systems for records and compliance
Driving Licence & Vehicle: Have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with access to a car for work purposes
DESIRABLE
Educational Setting Experience: Background supporting a school site
Use of Tools & Machines: Competent with hand tools and cleaning machines
H&S Qualifications: IOSH Working Safely or similar
First Aid Training: First Aid at Work or willingness to train
BENEFITS
Full induction programme with training and development opportunities
Free workwear and a free lunchtime meal
Access to employee wellbeing support
25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
NEST pension
Sickness Pay: two weeks full pay and two weeks half pay in a rolling year
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14074
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