School Caretaker

2 weeks ago

Swalcliffe England, United Kingdom Swalcliffe Park School Full time £25,989 - £28,242 per year

Join a friendly Site Maintenance team keeping a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment at Swalcliffe Park School. Use your site maintenance skills, health and safety awareness (incl. COSHH and manual handling), cleaning and grounds maintenance experience to make a real impact.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Site Assistant, Handyperson, Maintenance Assistant, Porter, Groundskeeper

This role is known internally as a Caretaker

SALARY: £25,989 to £28,142 per annum (NJC Points Benefits

LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX15)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (part time hours considered)

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday

Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative supporting site security, basic repairs, cleaning support and grounds maintenance.

DUTIES

Your duties as the School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative will include:

  • Key Holder & Lock/Unlock: Open and close buildings, respond to call-outs
  • Site Security & Checks: Daily walkarounds, identify hazards, make safe and report
  • Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Support minor repairs and compliance tasks
  • Grounds Maintenance: Litter picking, sweeping, seasonal gritting and salting
  • Cleaning Support: Provide additional capacity to the housekeeping team
  • Waste & Recycling: Empty bins, clear gullies and drains, support eco initiatives
  • Contractor Liaison: Chaperone contractors and ensure safe access
  • Portering & Room Setup: Move equipment/furniture and support school events
  • Deliveries & Stores: Receive, check and distribute goods
  • Health & Safety: Promote safe manual handling, PPE use and COSHH awareness

Candidate Requirements
As the School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative you will have:

Essential

  • Previous Experience in Caretaking/Cleaning/Maintenance: Background in a similar facilities role
  • Health & Safety Knowledge: COSHH, manual handling and safe working practices
  • Reliable & Flexible: Positive, can-do approach with good organisation skills
  • Professional Conduct: Maintain appropriate boundaries; team-focused and approachable
  • ICT Literate: Willing to use basic systems for records and compliance
  • Driving Licence & Vehicle: Have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with access to a car for work purposes

DESIRABLE

  • Educational Setting Experience: Background supporting a school site
  • Use of Tools & Machines: Competent with hand tools and cleaning machines
  • H&S Qualifications: IOSH Working Safely or similar
  • First Aid Training: First Aid at Work or willingness to train

Benefits

  • Full induction programme with training and development opportunities
  • Free workwear and a free lunchtime meal
  • Access to employee wellbeing support
  • 25 days' holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
  • NEST pension
  • Sickness Pay: two weeks full pay and two weeks half pay in a rolling year

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

How To Apply
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14074

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Swalcliffe Park School Jobs

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