Caretaker in Welton

37 hours per week, 52 week year round contract, full time and permanent role. This is a key role within a DRET Academy to ensure a safe and legal environment for students, staff, and visitors. The post holder will be primarily responsible for site management, contractor control, statutory testing, health & safety management, building maintenance, security, and asset management. The role works closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to maintain a well‑maintained learning environment and may involve travel to other DRET schools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of Academy hours.
• Act as the designated key holder for the Academy premises.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site.
• Arrange emergency repairs and regular maintenance checks.
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, equal opportunities, confidentiality and data protection policies.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to undertake training, both self‑nominated and prescribed by the Trust.
• Physical ability to lift, carry and push equipment.
• Competent IT skills including e‑mail, Microsoft/Google document suites, and web‑based management systems.
• Good planning and negotiating skills.
• Flexibility to work as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure duties are carried out safely.
• Experience or skills in maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of regulations such as health & safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella, etc.
• Ability to operate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Competence in basic building repairs and maintenance.

Benefits

• NJC08: £26,824.00 per annum FTE (pro‑rata £21,749.00 per annum).
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education.
• Commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and require applicants to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks.