We are seeking an experienced Caretaker to join a committed estates team on a full time, permanent basis to assist with a wide range of maintenance tasks and respond to emergency requests including site security.
* Location: Thatcham
* Salary: £26,000 - £27,500
* Benefits: Generous pension scheme, free meals, 25 days holiday, employee assistance programme
Working Hours are
Option 1
1:30pm - 9pm
Option 2
Week 1 - 1.30pm - 9pm
Week 2 10.30am - 6pm
As the Caretaker, you will be responsible for:
* Carrying out any minor works jobs
* Open and close the school as required
* Complete swimming pool testing on a daily basis
* Respond to emergency out-of-hours calls
* Acting as a Fire Officer
* Carrying out site security checks, including perimeter walks, locking of all windows / doors, and drawing of blinds
* Monitoring CCTV
* Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
* Assisting with furniture moves, event set ups, parking control, and emergency lighting testing
* To attend Health and Safety and First Aid training as directed
* To act as the out-of-hours security and emergency maintenance operative.
The successful Caretaker will have the following related skills / experience:
* Experience within a maintenance or a caretaker role is essential
* Must hold a current driving licence
* Reliable with a professional work ethic
* Ability to meet health and safety requirements
* Good communication skills
* Flexible approach to working hours including on call cover and night shifts
* Ability to work unsupervised and on initiative
* Demonstrate good general maintenance experience and knowledge of maintenance techniques
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