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Caretaker
- Location: Luton
- Contract: Long-term
- Day Rate: £90 - £180
- Start Date: November 2024
We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join an educational setting in Luton on a long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for individuals who are reliable, hardworking, and have a professional attitude, with the option for training if caretaking experience is not already held.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Undertake all training required to deliver the caretaking role effectively.
- Adhere to all quality, safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper functioning.
- Manage maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety within school premises and grounds.
- Respond to emergency cleaning needs, including slippery floors and spillages.
- Monitor helpdesk jobs, addressing and closing them within assigned timelines and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Act as a key holder, managing access to buildings as required.
- Perform porterage tasks as per SLAs and school requests.
- Keep internal and external areas litter-free.
- Act as the first responder to helpdesk jobs, resolving issues or providing feedback.
- Manage waste by emptying bins both externally and internally.
- Arrange room setups for examinations and school functions, and restore original layouts afterward.
- Conduct all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks, including fire alarm and sprinkler tests, and emergency light checks.
- Participate in an out-of-hours rota system for building usage.
- Provide access for contractors and escort them if necessary.
- Adhere to all safeguarding policies and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other related duties as required, according to business needs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous caretaking experience is preferred, but training is available.
- Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
- Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
- Capable of working independently when needed.
- Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
- Committed to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate.
- Opportunity for long-term contract with the potential to become permanent.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Being part of a supportive and dynamic team.
To apply for this Caretaker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
