At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our school safe and welcoming by handling repairs and maintenance.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school in Sheffield with a supportive community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career guidance, and opportunities for future placements.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a rewarding work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or caretaking and basic DIY skills.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 £ per year.
A busy and welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for an Interim Caretaker to join their site team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented environment where students can thrive and staff can focus on delivering outstanding education.
Your new role
Are you the person everyone calls when something needs fixing? Your duties will include:
- Opening and securing the school site
- Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance
- Setting up rooms for meetings, assemblies, exams, and events
- Conducting health and safety checks
- Monitoring site security and visitor access
- Managing deliveries and contractor visits
- Supporting compliance and site inspections
- Assisting with the overall upkeep of the school premises
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is reliable, practical, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You will ideally have:
- Previous caretaker, maintenance, facilities, estates, or site management experience
- Basic DIY and repair skills
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures
- The ability to work independently and prioritise workload
- A proactive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and site security
- The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a busy school environment
We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service.
What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.
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