Relief caretaker post in the estates team at Lacey Gardens Junior Academy, covering staff absences, holidays and busy periods. The work centres on cleaning designated areas to set standards, with minor DIY repairs to the building fabric and equipment as directed by the estates manager or head of school. It is a zero-hours, as-and-when role with the possibility of acting as key holder, and no prior experience is needed. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Clean specified areas to the trust's standards and methods
- Carry out caretaking tasks as directed by the estates manager or head of school
- Make minor DIY repairs to the building fabric or equipment
- Store cleaning equipment and materials safely after use
- Report equipment faults and material shortages to your immediate supervisor
- Take part in required training on health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding
Skills & knowledge
- Comfortable with practical and physical work, including basic maintenance, repairs and handling equipment
- Reliable and hardworking, with pride in keeping a safe, clean environment
- Trustworthy team player who can act on own initiative
- Commitment to health and safety guidelines, safe chemical storage and safeguarding policies
- Available for flexible hours and relief shift work as and when required
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Not barred from engaging in regulated activity with children
- Overseas criminal records check if lived or worked overseas in the last five years
- Prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks where relevant
- References and an online search for shortlisted candidates
Other
- Able to act as key holder when required
What’s offered
- Full training provided from day one
- Access to ongoing training
- Supportive team environment
- Flexible hours suited to occasional work
- Opportunity to contribute to the local community
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
