Caretaker

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Maintenance sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker / Premises Manager at a primary school based in Welwyn Garden City. The role will be responsible for security, related Health & Safety, maintenance and cleaning.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 6:30 pm (37 hrs/week on a split shift basis)

Will need to be available to open and close the school and will be working on a Temp to Perm basis.

Caretaker / Premises Manager’s Core Duties

• Ensuring the security of school buildings, site and resources
• Act as a key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site
• Arrange for general maintenance of heating, lighting and plumbing
• Responsible for regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment
• Responsible for regular maintenance checks and follow-up actions
• Responsible for contractors whilst on site and ensure work is completed to standard
• Purchase premises related equipment and supplies within agreed budget
• Responsible for the regular checking and operation of heating, cooling, lighting and security
• Arrange tenders and quotes and manage the appointment of external contractors
• Supervise and manage other premises staff (eg. Cleaners)
• Undertake risk assessments, ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, such as COSHH, ladder, asbestos, legionella and asset register
• Liaise with other school staff/departments on premises issues
• Lead H&S induction training for all new staff
• Responsible for the coordination of lettings and maximise bookings
• Monitor utility usage and tacking action to reduce expenditure where appropriate
• Act as H&S Officer and complete termly H&S checklist inspections
• Report H&S matters to SLT and Governors

Caretaker / Premises Manager’s Skills required

• NVQ level 2 (or equivalent), not essential
• Minor DIY repairs and maintenance
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of legionella and asbestos testing, would be desirable
• Manual Handling

Are you enthusiastic about the Caretaker / Premises Manager job? Send us your CV in word format today