Caretaker
Knowsley
Location: Knowsley - Multiple Sites
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Early 6:00am-2:00pm / Late 1:00pm-9:00pm
Pay: 13.02 per hour PAYE
Driving Licence: Essential
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Caretaker to work across multiple school sites in the Knowsley area.
This is a varied role involving general site management, building maintenance, security, porterage and customer service. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work both early and late shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance and minor repairs.
- Open and lock school buildings as required.
- Carry out regular site security checks and ensure the building remains secure.
- Provide a professional and customer-focused service to the school.
- Manage visitors and contractors, including maintaining the site visitor book.
- Monitor and manage external contractors in line with company and Health & Safety procedures.
- Carry out porterage duties and respond to school requests.
- Complete minor works including painting, putting up notice boards and general maintenance.
- Carry out planned maintenance tasks, including fire alarm testing and L8 testing.
- Take monthly meter readings.
- Complete reactive repairs and other maintenance tasks as required.
- Ensure equipment is safe, maintained and used correctly.
- Follow COSHH requirements, including the safe storage and handling of chemicals.
- Report accidents, near misses and Health & Safety or environmental issues.
- Complete site security tours and remain vigilant regarding the security of the school.
- Support the management of the building when community groups are using the site.
- Attend Toolbox Talks and complete relevant training.
- Work safely, efficiently and independently, using initiative when required.
- Complete overtime and occasional weekend work when required.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence - essential.
- Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or similar experience is desirable.
- Good practical and maintenance skills.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, flexible and able to prioritise workload.
- Comfortable working across multiple sites.
- Able to work early and late shifts as required.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
Immediate opportunities may be available.
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