Assistant School Caretaker

2 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Dame Allan's Schools Full time

**Dame Allan’s Schools are seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to join our Estates Team as an Assistant Caretaker.**

You will contribute to the efficient caretaking requirements of the Schools with a professional and positive approach to your work. The successful post holder will be part of a wider team responsible for the daily running of the school, including regular keyholder duties, planned and reactive maintenance and repairs, ad-hoc cleaning and parking management and general facilities management.

Person Specification

The successful applicant should possess the following experience, qualifications and qualities:

- GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English to demonstrate good basic literacy and numeracy.
- Hold a full driving licence.
- Having an appropriate driving licence category to drive minibuses would be desirable.
- Recognised qualification in a skilled trade: building, joinery, plumbing, painting & decorating or general maintenance would be desirable.
- Good DIY skills, ability to carry out general repairs / general building maintenance experience.
- Awareness of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH, asbestos awareness, fire regulations, legionella, PAT Testing and manual handling.
- First Aid trained or willing to undertake First Aid Training.
- Previous experience within a caretaking / maintenance role, or a skilled trade would be desirable but not essential.
- Experience working in an educational setting desirable but not a pre-requisite for the post.
- Good IT skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good communication, listening and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow instructions.
- Able to work as part of a small team.
- Able to work with confidence under pressure and remain calm.
- Very organised and able to use own initiative and judgement to solve problems.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the post.
- **The Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.**_

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,089.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application question(s):

- Do you hold a D1 driver's license which allows you to drive a mini-bus?
**Experience**:

- caretaker or general maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

- driving license (required)


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