Premises Caretaker

Woodlands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Ashford is seeking a dedicated Premises Caretaker to ensure a safe and clean environment for students. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintenance tasks, site security, and working collaboratively with the school team. This full-time position includes a split shift and requires physical fitness for lifting. Enthusiastic individuals who can manage responsibilities and provide high standards of service are encouraged to apply. The role comes with a supportive team and training opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive school team

Ongoing CPD programme

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Confident regarding site security and has handyman/DIY skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and H&S compliance.
• Physically fit to undertake lifting and carrying.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children.
• Communicate positively with children, staff, and contractors.
• Carry out maintenance duties to a high standard.
• Act as keyholder, providing out-of-hours access.

Skills

Site security

Handyman skills

Grounds maintenance

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical repairs

Decorating repairs

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Premises Caretaker (Full-Time) at The John Wesley CEM Primary School

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly committed Caretaker who will ensure that our children learn in a safe, clean and healthy environment. You will be an important member of our school team. This role would suit someone who is confident regarding site security and general handyman/DIYskills and grounds maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a strong, supportive team within our school.

The role is for 40 hrs a week, preferably as a split shift but for the right candidate can be discussed as one shift. The hours are Monday to Friday, as two shifts; 7.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm - 6pm to accommodate opening, lunchtimes and closing the school. We would consider two part-time positions as well.

Responsibilities

• take pride in your work, care for the place you work and have a personal drive to make a difference
• can be passionate about the school and positively communicate with all the children, staff and external contractors
• have a positive, flexible, self-motivated, and are organised with good practical skills
• have some knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and decorating repairs
• are conscientious and hard working to ensure all duties are carried out to a high standard
• are able to work as part of an effective team and understand and carry out instructions
• can maintain the School’s H&S compliance systems including weekly and monthly tests such as regular water testing and flushing and fire alarm tests (training will be available for all of these – we just need someone to be organised enough to carry them out)
• can support internal school events by preparing facilities, setting up IT and configuring rooms as required
• can manage, liaise and support the contract cleaners to keep high standards of cleanliness around the school building and external areas
• are physically fit and able to undertake lifting/carrying
• Act as one of the designated keyholders, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site

We can offer

• an enthusiastic and supportive school team
• an on-going CPD programme and supportive induction
• an amazing school site and grounds
• a job you will enjoy coming to work for each day and where your efforts will not go unnoticed

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as a caretaker in our school, we would welcome your application. Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school to make an appointment via email/ school office.

All applications must be made via Kent-Teach using the KCC application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and a health questionnaire. The school will also require 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer which must be completed fully).