School Caretaker - London Borough of Hackney

School Caretaker - £15-19 an hour

School Caretaker - Education

Tempest Resourcing is collaborating with a secondary school in Hackney that is seeking a Caretaker to join their team. This position is temporary with the potential for permanent employment, and they are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Manage the daily operations and maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and facilities to ensure a safe learning environment.
Schedule and supervise routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections for all school facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Develop and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs, and optimising resource allocation.
Lead and manage the facilities team, providing training and performance evaluations.
Ensure all facilities meet local council, and government safety standards; conduct regular safety inspections and implement necessary improvements.
Develop and implement emergency plans and procedures, including evacuation protocols and disaster recovery strategies.
Liaise with school leadership, staff, and the community to address facilities-related needs and enhance overall school operations.

Required skills and experience

Maintenance Skills: Experience with basic plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and general repairs to maintain school buildings and grounds.
Cleaning and Housekeeping: Strong ability to perform cleaning duties, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment throughout the school.
Health and Safety Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety regulations, with the ability to conduct safety checks and address potential hazards.
Organisational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring maintenance schedules are followed.
Physical Stamina: Capable of handling physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and performing demanding maintenance work.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with staff, students, and external contractors.
Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and collaborate on various tasks and projects.
Security Awareness: Knowledge of security protocols to ensure the safety of the premises, including locking/unlocking buildings.
Experience: Prior experience in a caretaking or maintenance role, preferably within a school or similar environment.

Benefits

Car park on site
Excellent induction programme
Referral Scheme

Should this role be of interest please submit your CV

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