Caretaker

We are seeking an experienced Caretaker to join a committed estates team on a full-time, permanent basis to assist with a wide range of maintenance tasks and respond to emergency requests including site security.

• Location: Thatcham
• Working Hours: 12:30 PM - 9 PM
• Salary: £27,507
• Benefits: Generous pension scheme, free meals, 25 days holiday, employee assistance programme

As the Caretaker, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out any minor works jobs
• Opening and closing the school as required
• Completing swimming pool testing on a daily basis
• Responding to emergency out-of-hours calls
• Acting as a Fire Officer
• Carrying out site security checks, including perimeter walks, locking of all windows/doors, and drawing of blinds
• Monitoring CCTV
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
• Assisting with furniture moves, event setups, parking control, and emergency lighting testing
• Attending Health and Safety and First Aid training as directed
• Acting as the out-of-hours security and emergency maintenance operative.

The successful Caretaker will have the following related skills/experience:

• Experience within a maintenance or caretaker role is essential
• Current driving licence
• Reliable with a professional work ethic
• Ability to meet health and safety requirements
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours including on-call cover and night shifts
• Ability to work unsupervised and on initiative
• Demonstrate good general maintenance experience and knowledge of maintenance techniques

For more information, please contact Julie Harding on (phone number removed).