Caretaker & Site Assistant

Bmminiparts; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in the Dudley area is seeking a School Site Assistant to support the Site Manager with various maintenance and caretaking responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in general maintenance, hold an ENHANCED Child DBS, and possess good knowledge of health and safety. This role offers competitive pay of £13.00 per hour, weekly payments, and access to a bespoke app for shift management. Immediate start available with ongoing employment.

Benefits

Weekly payments

Holiday pay accrual

Contributory pension scheme

Bespoke Blue Arrow App access

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance or caretaking is necessary.
• Understanding of COSHH awareness and Health and Safety is essential.
• Full UK driving license with D1 entitlement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager at a school.
• Provide portering services including setting up classrooms.
• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Independence

Education

ENHANCED Child DBS

Safeguarding training

Job description

School Site Assistant / Caretaker required to work in the Dudley area.

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week.

Pay: £13.00 per hour.

Weeks: Immediate Start, ongoing.

As a Site Assistant, you would be required to support the Site Manager at a school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide portering services, including setting up classrooms and event spaces, moving furniture, and assisting with deliveries.
• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, plumbing and equipment.
• Liaise with contractors and escort them around the site.
• Support the upkeep of the swimming pool, including water testing, routine cleaning, and assisting with plant room checks (training will be provided if required).
• Carry out safety and maintenance checks on school minibuses and other site vehicles, ensuring they remain roadworthy and compliant.
• Ensuring the security of the school's premises and grounds, locking at the appropriate times, closing of windows and setting of alarms. Unlocking and locking up the school site as well as individual departments. Key holding responsible.
• Assisting with lettings, bookings, set up of equipment and grounds supervision of evening/weekend meetings and after school activities.
• Maintain outdoor areas to ensure a safe and tidy school environment - litter picking, grounds maintenance, etc.
• Empty bins / rubbish removal.
• Report any health and safety issues/concerns to the site manager.

About You

• Experience in general maintenance, caretaking, or site support work.
• Good understanding of COSHH awareness and Health and Safety knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence (D1 entitlement desirable).
• Holds an ENHANCED Child DBS in date within the last 12 months, or an ENHANCED DBS on the update service.
• Must have safeguarding training – BlueArrow can provide this if required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: £13.00 per hour.
• Weekly payments.
• Holiday pay accrual.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to our bespoke Blue Arrow App – ability to view your shifts, confirm your hours and submit your timesheet, able to view additional assignments, and more.

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