Job Description
Lead Caretaker Location: DA10, Swanscombe Job Type: Full-Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with varying shifts between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM About the Role We are looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Caretaker to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security and general upkeep of school facilities. This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will lead by example, ensuring the school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, clean, fully functional and well maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure school buildings and grounds are secure by carrying out locking and unlocking duties, security patrols and monitoring external lettings. Maintain cleanliness and presentation across the school site, including litter picking, sweeping and cleaning duties. Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections in line with maintenance schedules. Undertake minor repairs, general DIY, basic plumbing, carpentry and decoration works.
Investigate maintenance issues and respond to reactive repair requests, carrying out temporary fixes where appropriate and reporting further work when required. Respond promptly to emergencies, including flooding and other urgent maintenance issues, following the correct procedures. Complete daily visual checks of building management systems, boilers and hot water facilities.
Carry out regular inspections of plant rooms, drains, gullies and other building services. Undertake routine pest inspections and maintenance tasks, including showerhead cleaning and sterilisation. Assist with painting, patch repairs and planned decoration programmes. Liaise with external contractors and service providers to ensure maintenance issues are resolved efficiently. Support the smooth day-to-day running of the school site while maintaining high standards of Health and Safety.
Key Requirements
Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities maintenance or similar role. Experience in a supervisory or team-leading position is desirable. An Enhanced DBS check is required.
How to Apply
If you have practical maintenance experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to take responsibility for the upkeep of school facilities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. #INDBRC Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Lead Caretaker in Northfleet employer: Barker Ross Group
At Barker Ross Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and promotes equality. Our Production Operative role in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, not only provides competitive pay but also offers flexible shift patterns that accommodate work-life balance, along with opportunities for skill development in a dynamic production environment. Join us to be part of a team that encourages growth and fosters a sense of community among its employees.
