School Caretaker - Hetton-le-Hole

School Caretaker

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with a School who are recruiting for a School Caretaker on a Contract basis.

Salary: Negotiable

Contract Type: Temporary - On Going

Location: Hetton-le-Hole

Hours: Negotiable

Purpose of the Role

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the academy is well-maintained, safe, and secure site for all users. The Caretaker will ensure high standards of site supervision and effective use of resources to enhance the learning environment for students and staff

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Site team and meet regularly with the Business Manager to ensure effective communication within the team
• Distribute tasks within the Site team according to skill level and availability
• Check site regularly (at least weekly) for any potential Health and Safety issues, taking corrective action where necessary
• Keep accurate records for Fire Safety checks
• Keep accurate records of Water safety checks
• Complete risk assessments in relation to any concerns on site and take any corrective actions where necessary
• Undertake any other site related Health and Safety work as required
• Maintain and manage a schedule of works to ensure that the site is kept operational. Prioritise work as appropriate
• Ensure accurate records are kept of all work carried out and liaise with Business Manager or Principal over prioritising work to be done
• Manage the academy minibus procedures and ensuring that all checks have been undertaken
• Be mindful of best value at all times and discuss funding issues with the Finance Director of the Trust
• Ensure that all works are carried out within the confines of allocated budgets Monitor and check energy and water consumption to ensure efficiency
• Ensure all contractors visiting the site are fully inducted on health and safety procedures, relevant risk assessments and provided with asbestos register
• Monitor cleanliness of site, internal and external, and ensure standards of cleanliness are met
• Moving of academy furniture as required with due to regard to current Health and Safety and Listing and Handling regulations
• Manage all site related issues in the case of an emergency or site closure
• Ensure that site is made accessible as quickly and efficiently as possible with minimum disruption to staff and student
• Provide support for the site management and cleaning team where staffing shortages arise as needed
• Liaison with the Fire and Rescue Services in the event of a fire or emergency evacuation Carrying out security procedures for academy buildings and grounds
• Opening and closing of the academy premises including gates, doors, windows, fire exits etc. for the purpose of the academy use, lettings, functions, maintenance and emergency services
• Regularly checking the proper operation of alarms and fire equipment, ensuring emergency exits are not obscured
• Complying with instructions from the Principal concerning letting procedures and carrying out as per letting agreement

Experience/Qualifications:

• Undergo appropriate checks - Must hold Enhanced DBS with Child Barring
• To adhere to GDPR and Data Protection Regulations, whilst maintaining confidentiality

For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Imperial Recruitment Group. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive we may not be able to respond to every application, however, if you do not get a response within 7 days, please consider your application for this opportunity unsuccessful but we will keep your details on file for other opportunities.