About this role
This is a full-time, temporary School Caretaker role in Sittingbourne, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with potential for ongoing work and an ASAP start. The position pays £14.50 to £18 per hour and involves opening and securing the school site, carrying out daily site inspections and security checks, and undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs. You will help ensure buildings and grounds remain safe, clean and well maintained, set up rooms for activities and events, liaise with contractors, report maintenance issues and monitor health and safety across the site. Previous caretaking, premises or facilities experience and good practical maintenance knowledge are required.
Job Description
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
School: Secondary School
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Contract: Temporary with potential for ongoing work
Working Pattern: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Academics are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to join a welcoming secondary school in Sittingbourne.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on individual with previous caretaking, premises or facilities experience, looking for a full-time, Monday to Friday position.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and securing the school site.
Carrying out daily site inspections and security checks.
Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs.
Ensuring the school buildings and grounds remain safe, clean and well maintained.
Setting up rooms and areas for school activities and events.
Liaising with contractors and reporting any maintenance issues.
Monitoring health and safety across the site.
Supporting with general premises and facilities duties.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Previous experience in caretaking, premises or facilities management.
Good practical skills and general maintenance knowledge.
A proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
A good understanding of health and safety.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and organisational skills.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service OR be willing to pay for and obtain a new Enhanced DBS.
A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.
What's on Offer?
Full-time hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Competitive hourly rate.
Opportunity for ongoing work.
Support from the dedicated Academics
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.