School caretaker

Red Rock Consultants are looking for a Caretaker for one of our clients in the Altrincham, Manchester area. As this role will be working within the Education sector- they ideal candidate will need to have an enhanced DBS and experience working within a school setting previously and/or understand the dynamic of a school. The Caretaker will provide an essential function which will ensure the school operates smoothly. The Caretaker will deputise for the Site Manager, supervise the cleaning staff and support the Site Manager with the following duties: Site Management and Maintenance Duties * Ensure the routine and emergency opening and closing of school premises as required, including out of school hours * Maintain the security of the school site; all buildings, contents and grounds. Including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and assisting with monitoring CCTV systems Ensure key holder responsibilities adhered to. Report any potential security breaches and respond to any alarms or other call outs following agreed procedures. * Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned * Assist with ensuring the maintenance of all buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, equipment and open areas within the site and where possible, personally carrying out an element of planned maintenance or repair work * Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety whilst on the school premises. * Supervising, monitoring, inspecting and recording work undertaken by external contractors. This will include liaison with contractors before and during the work and generally ensuring the work has been completed safely and satisfactorily * Assist with ensuring the maintenance and operation of heating, lighting, ventilation plant and equipment, considering codes of practice. * In consultation with the Site Manager, being aware of use and measures taken for control, of hazardous or noxious chemicals or materials. * Organisation, movement and setting out of furniture into specific rooms to meet the demands of the day to day operation of the Academy. * And any other associated tasks including Health Safety, Cleaning, Administration/financial, Associated duties. Health and Safety * Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation. * To ensure the Health and Safety Policy is adhered to at all times * To use all equipment and complete all tasks in a safe manner in accordance with the relevant risk assessments. * Undertake safety audits of the premises as required and assist with relevant risk assessments as required * To deal with any areas of concern immediately, ensuring areas are clean and safe, follow up any actions as needed Benefits: * Competitive Salary * Extensive CPD Opportunities * Flexible Working * Complimentary School Lunches * Fee reduction for children attending the School * Contributory Pension Scheme * Sabbaticals for long service * Generous Rewards Programme * Excellent transport links * Working as part of a motivated and committed team Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia at Red Rock Consultants. We endeavor to feedback to all successful and unsuccessful applicants within 5 days, if you have not heard from us after this time then you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. We do however update our database with suitable candidate information following each application, this allows us to contact you for new suitable opportunities. The role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week with the working hours to be discussed. Red Rock Consultants are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please do apply with you CV and I will be in touch