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: Bolton

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.