Caretaker - MediaCity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Caretaker to join our team at UTC@MediaCityUK, a modern school providing a digital education for students aged 14-18. As a Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth, day-to-day running of the academy.

• Manage repairs, decorating, and testing across the Estates Cluster.
• Get hands-on with maintenance tasks, including moving heavy items and setting up for events.
• Keep the site tidy, including logging tests, emptying bins, and maintaining a litter-free environment.
• Be the keyholder, handling security tasks, such as opening and closing daily, and responding to emergency calls.
• Report back to the Estates Cluster Supervisor on lettings, planning, and maintenance.
• Keep equipment in shape, including changing lamps and syncing clocks when needed.
• Handle requests from the academy, addressing them professionally and logging outcomes with the Estates Cluster Supervisor.
• Manage deliveries, ensuring items are delivered and placed correctly.
• Work safely, following safe work practices, conducting risk assessments, and guiding contractors as directed by the Estates Cluster Supervisor.
• Monitor security, including CCTV and safeguarding, and report any issues.
• Stay compliant with health and safety regulations and report any issues right away.
• Coordinate with contractors, including external cleaning, catering, and grounds management services.
• Help out other academies in the cluster as needed.
• Oversee lettings, setting up and supervising events, ensuring everyone is safe and follows the rules.
• Work with the Estates Cluster Supervisor and academy leaders to deliver top-notch service.

• GCSE or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience managing premises, maintenance, and cleaning.
• DIY skills, including repairs across various trades.
• Security savvy, responsible for keeping the building secure and familiar with security systems.
• Time management, able to juggle tasks and prioritize to keep customers happy.
• Physical fitness, able to lift and carry items, follow equipment instructions, and stick to safety guidelines.
• Team player, able to work well with others but also handle tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Flexible, open to working different hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Proactive, with strong initiative, great customer care skills, and a positive, "can-do" attitude.
• Health and safety knowledge, able to perform checks, implement fixes, and keep everything documented.

• Health and safety know-how, a good grasp of H&S.
• Education background, experience in an educational setting.
• Equipment savvy, comfortable using commercial maintenance tools.
• Trade training, training in a relevant trade or profession, such as joinery, painting and decorating, or plumbing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference to the students and staff at UTC@MediaCityUK. If you are a skilled and experienced Caretaker looking for a new challenge, please apply today.