School Caretaker & occasional driver

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The caretaker will contribute to the growth and development of our English as a Foreign Language School and will lead on the delivery of providing a warm, safe, and secure environment in which all young learners are able to thrive.

Quality is always top of our agenda, and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. The successful candidate must have site management experience, along with knowledge of building regulations and health and safety policies and procedures. You will be able to respond to emergency situations in a calm and rational manner and be able to work as part of a team and independently.

The school can offer you:

• A happy and welcoming environment
• Excellent student behaviour
• On-site parking
• Public transport links and cycle to work scheme

Key Duties:

• To assist in the planned and ad hoc maintenance and upkeep of the premises, the buildings, and the grounds.
• To undertake the direct repair of fabric, services and fittings within recognised competence levels, including painting, lock repairs and replacement, equipment repairs, glazing safety repairs and general holding repairs; collecting materials from suppliers to facilitate repairs.
• Conduct health & safety monitoring and compliance checks, and taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure premises are fit for purpose and safe.
• Opening up and locking up the school premises; to undertake site checks and ensure that the building is kept secure at all times.
• Performing stock takes
• Dealing with staff and contractor enquiries; facilitating access to the site by authorised persons.
• Facilitating the lettings operation and dealing with relevant enquiries
• To ensure that the grounds, including the grass, beds and general areas are maintained to a high standard
• Deliver Health and Safety induction for new staff
• Carry out a wide variety of driving duties including: School Runs, Day Excursions and Airport/Port & Station Runs at weekends (mainly Saturdays)
• Keeping vehicles in a clean and fit state, daily checks and defect reporting
• Some light vehicle maintenance may be required

Qualifications/ Experience Required:

· Must be over 21

· Clean UK driving license

· Work well with children between the ages of 10 - 16

· Knowledge of local area as well as main London Airports, London inc. St Pancras International Station and Ferry Ports

· Customer Service Skills

· Polite & Helpful Manner / Well Presented

· DBS Certificate – desired but not essential

· Right to work in the UK

· 2x professional references

What you will need to successfully apply:
- You will preferably hold a enhanced DBS check in the update service.
- You will have previous maintenance experience.
- You will be a good problem solver with an eye for detail.
- You will have good verbal communication skills with children and adults alike.
- You will be able to carry out a range of general maintenance tasks.
- You will be able to drive.
- You will be a pro-active self starter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance or Janitorial: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 20/01/2023
Reference ID: School caretaker
Expected start date: 01/02/2023