Primary School Caretaker
Monday - Friday 30 hours per week
31 days + Bank holidays (pro rata)
£21,060 per annum

We have an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker to oversee a local primary school and ensure that there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors.

We're seeking individuals who are ambitious, creative, and open-minded, eager to contribute to the success of these schools. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey and make a positive impact, we invite you to apply.

Main duties and responsibilities

* Work within and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, equal opportunities, confidentiality and data protection.

* Work within clear guidelines or procedures but can make some non-routine decisions. Advice and guidance from senior staff/manager is generally available.

* Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of academy hours and take remedial action if required.

* Act as the designated key holder for the academy premises

* Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms

* Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.

* Arrange emergency repairs

* Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks

* Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales

* Monitor stock and order supplies.

* Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the academy

Skills required

* Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment.

* Good, competent IT skills including the use of E-Mail, Microsoft/Google documents

* Good planning and negotiating skills.

* Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the Academy.

* Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required.

* Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure that all duties are carried out safely.

* Experience or skills in maintenance duties.

* Ability to understand and apply regulations such as health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.

* The ability to operate electrical/mechanical systems.

* Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance.

CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors