Location
Brentwood, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for someone who is actively seeking work - flexible and good with people, whilst having a cast amount of experience in being able to support schools for any low-level maintenance on site.
As a school caretaker you will be able to demonstrate previous hands-on experience in the education sector, and have worked with schools, colleges, or universities to support their facilities function.
We are looking to build a small pool of staff to cover schools who have staffing challenges, absence or actively seeking staff to join them.
This role could start off ad hoc or to cover a few weeks - giving you the exposure to showcase your skills and experience within this sector.
Role responsibilities
* Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes building and grounds
* Carrying out cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, and minor repairs
* Promoting health and safety around the schools
* Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
* Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and reporting any issues to the Head Teacher
* Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
* Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
* Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
* Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products
* Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder
* Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of schools hours when necessary
* Check at the end of the school day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
* Provide safe access to the school's in cold weather conditions
You must have
* Previous caretaking experience within a school environment
* Previous experience of building maintenance
* Previous experience of security including alarm systems
* Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations
* Basic DIY Skills
The successful candidate will be required to pass an enhanced DBS Check and to provide references. All applications must be done through the website and you must submit your CV with at least 10 years of working history.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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Salary
£13 per hour
