Setting: Young Sussex believes that its success is due to the value it places on its staff. Our staff are committed, motivated and enthusiastic professionals who work as a team to ensure that the nursery provides a safe, stimulating and caring environment for young children at our three Young Sussex children's nurseries.
Qualifications Required:
Full Driving licence essential. QCF Level 2/3 in Caretaking/Electrical Installations/Plumbing desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.
Experience of general maintenance and DIY
Experience of basic plumbing and/or electrical work
Personal Qualities:
Friendly, reliable, organised, proactive and trustworthy
Excellent DIY skills
Basic IT skills
Good time management skills
Neat and professional appearance
Ability to work alone, unsupervised and use own initiative
Understand and follow company policy, Health and Safety legislation and good practice
Aptitude to work safely around young children.
Flexible approach to working hours (to allow for necessary work outside of nurseries' normal opening hours)
Duties: Caretaker/Handyman to work across 3 nurseries, maintain equipment, toys, resources, buildings and gardens/grounds, and to support the nursery management in achieving high standards of presentation at all times.
Full, detailed job description will be sent out with application form.
Benefits: We offer pension, Long Service bonuses as well as increased holiday based on length of service.
Hours of Work Full time, 37.5 hours per week or part time hours considered for the right candidate. Generally Monday to Friday, but to include 12 weekend days a year
Salary: £ £28275 (uplift available for exceptional candidate)
Safeguarding Statement: Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
* Do you have use of a car?
Experience:
* maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person