Evening Site & Lettings Caretaker

South Molton Community College is seeking a proactive, reliable and customer-focused Evening Site & Lettings Caretaker to join our friendly Site Team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines premises management, facilities support, customer service and community engagement. You will play a key role in ensuring our school remains safe, secure and welcoming while supporting a thriving programme of community lettings and events. If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, meeting people and taking pride in maintaining high standards, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

• A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility
• The opportunity to work independently and take ownership of your area of work
• A supportive and experienced site team
• Training and development opportunities, including First Aid and Fire Warden qualifications
• School holiday working patterns that support work-life balance
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and employee benefits
• The opportunity to support both the school and the wider community

Role Summary

As our Evening Site & Lettings Caretaker, you will be responsible for helping maintain a safe, secure and well-presented school environment while ensuring community users enjoy a professional and welcoming experience. From preparing facilities for sports clubs and community groups to securing the site at the end of the day, you will play a vital role in the operation of the school. Working independently for much of the evening, you will be trusted to manage facilities, respond to issues and ensure the site remains safe and operational.

Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Premises & Facilities
  • Supporting the maintenance and presentation of the school site
  • Undertaking minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks
  • Completing site inspections and statutory checks
  • Supporting contractors and monitoring site safety
  • Assisting with room setups, events and examinations
  • Maintaining site records and compliance documentation
• Community Lettings
  • Preparing facilities for evening and holiday bookings
  • Welcoming community users and providing excellent customer service
  • Supporting sports clubs, organisations and community groups using the site
  • Monitoring facilities and ensuring safe, appropriate use
  • Responding to enquiries and resolving issues professionally
  • Helping maximise the success of the school's community lettings programme
• Security & Site Management
  • Acting as a key holder and responding to alarms when required
  • Carrying out site security checks and lock-up procedures
  • Monitoring CCTV and responding to security concerns
  • Ensuring facilities are safe, secure and ready for the next school day
  • Working confidently and safely during lone-working periods

Note: This role is about much more than opening and closing buildings. You will be helping create opportunities for local clubs, organisations and community groups to use our facilities while ensuring students and staff return each morning to a safe, secure and well-maintained environment. Every evening brings different challenges, opportunities and interactions, making this a genuinely varied and rewarding position.

Candidate Profile

• You may already work in caretaking, facilities management, maintenance, hospitality, customer service, leisure, security or a similar environment.
• Enjoys working independently and taking responsibility
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills
• Is practical, organised and solution-focused
• Can prioritise tasks and respond calmly to changing situations
• Is reliable, flexible and takes pride in their work
• Is comfortable interacting with members of the public
• Has a commitment to maintaining safe and welcoming environments
• Previous experience in premises management, maintenance or community lettings would be an advantage, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of basic building maintenance and site management practices
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and safe systems of work
• Awareness of security procedures and lone working responsibilities
• Ability to undertake routine maintenance and minor repair tasks safely
• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to operational issues
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete compliance documentation
• Competent IT skills, including the use of email, electronic booking systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound judgments
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors and community users

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional requirements: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online checks may be carried out as part of pre-recruitment checks. You will be subject to satisfactory references and medical clearance.