Head Caretaker

**Head Caretaker**

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems, but with peace of mind, and we unlock that by being technology-led but people-driven. When you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business and we’re all about helping them to shine.

**How will you be the change?**:
We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in - every role plays a part in driving us further and everyone can be the change. That’s how we deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way.

And as a Head Caretaker with Bellrock, you’ll do it by
- Daily inspections/testing as required, to ensure site compliance, e.g. fire and intruder alarm testing, emergency light testing, call points, legionella flushing, etc.
- Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance to the buildings/grounds
- Making arrangements for specialist repairs and maintenance in liaison with the Trust Representative and within delegated budget.
- To ensure a clean, safe, secure and pleasant environment for users of the school buildings and grounds
- Daily inspections of estates fabric and equipment to ensure safe use, including repair where possible, e.g. window blinds, door handles, toilet flushes and other wear and tear.
- To be responsible for ensuring that the building is open at the commencement of the day and that it has been secured at the end of the day
- Carry out general porterage duties for the establishment, within health and safety guidelines.
- Working with the Facilities Contract Account Manager to identify and schedule repairs / maintenance where required for specialist works identifying these where external contractors are needed to undertake the works
- To adhere to the ethos of the Trust at all times:

- To promote the agreed vision and aims of the Trust
- To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism
- Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings
- To be responsible for the management of health and safety regarding premises and to keep a log of safety issues including maintenance of the fire and asbestos log.
- To liaise with the Trust and Head Teacher regularly regarding issues of Health and Safety, ongoing repairs and maintenance and building projects.

**What does it take?**

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Head Caretaker you’ll need
- Building Management System
- Experience of New Buildings
- School Experience
- Computer Literate
- “Handy man” skill essential
- Enhanced DBS

**Working arrangements**

**What can we offer you?**

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)

Life cover

LifeWorks employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work and Techscheme

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Committed to paying real living wage

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials.

**Helping you to shine**

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives, that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices, where everyone feels welcome, included and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working and support for your wellbeing, as well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

**Ready to start shining?**

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. You can go far in your career with us behind you and our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.