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Caretaker

TeacherActive

Clevedon

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

27 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Caretakers to ensure the smooth running of schools in the Newport area. This role involves various maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and requires a proactive and reliable individual. The position offers split shifts, providing flexibility while contributing to a vital community service. With the potential for a permanent position, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the educational environment. Join a supportive team that values your efforts and offers competitive pay and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme
CPD Courses and certificates
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme
Dedicated team of consultants

Qualifications

  • Experience as a caretaker or hands-on background in factory/labour work.
  • Proactive attitude and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Complete maintenance tasks and minor repairs in the school.
  • Ensure heating, lighting, and alarm systems are functional.
  • Maintain gardens and school grounds.

Skills

Hands-on skills
Reliability
Attention to detail
Initiative
Knowledge of public safety and security

Job description

Do you possess the hands-on skills to maintain a school setting?

Do you take pride in your work and can contribute to the smooth running of a school?

Can you be proactive and use your initiative to solve situations?

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Ensure maintenance tasks and minor repairs are completed within the building such as painting, shelving, door handles, leaks, lighting etc.
  2. Opening and closing the buildings daily.
  3. Make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly.
  4. Ensure wash areas and toilet areas are regularly replenished and kept up to standards.
  5. Check all fire safety signage and equipment are legally compliant and recorded.
  6. Upkeep of gardens and school grounds.

TeacherActive are seeking Caretakers in the Newport area to work in the schools of the local community. This is a split shift so hours will be 6.45am - 9.45am and 2.30pm - 6pm. The job role is temporary ongoing and could lead to a permanent position for the right Caretaker / Groundsman!

Qualifications:
  1. Experience as a caretaker or a hands-on background e.g. factory or labour work.
  2. A can-do, proactive attitude towards your work.
  3. Reliability.
  4. Excellent attention to detail.
  5. Ability to use your initiative.
  6. Knowledge of public safety and security.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  1. A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
  2. Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*.
  3. CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
  4. Market leading rates of pay.
  5. TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*.
  6. Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Caretaker / Groundsman position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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