Caretaker

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily site checks to ensure the school building and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Perform general maintenance tasks such as minor repairs, fixing fixtures, replacing light bulbs, and basic DIY work.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including gardening,
• Act as a key holder, responsible for opening the school.
• Keep the site clean and presentable, including pressure washing external areas and cleaning internal and external windows.
• Support school operations by moving furniture, setting up rooms, and managing deliveries.
• Assist with deep-cleaning tasks during school holidays, such as pulling up carpets, machine-cleaning floors, and preparing rooms for refurbishment.
• Ensure all compliance checks are completed, including fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, water temperature monitoring, and playground inspections.
• Safely use and store tools, equipment, and chemicals in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, and safeguarding procedures to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or facilities role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• A good understanding of maintenance procedures, site compliance tasks, and COSHH regulations.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving abilities.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work during school holidays to carry out essential deep-cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Additional Details:

Job Type: Temporary for approximately 1 year, potentially longer

Location: Accrington

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: Mon to Thurs 6:30am-8am, & Friday's 6:30am-10am

Hourly Rate: £12.71ph to £13.50ph

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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