At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain a safe, clean, and secure school environment for students.
- Company: Respected alternative education provider dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people.
- Benefits: 35 days holiday, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Split shifts with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in caretaking or facilities management; strong health and safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 22600 - 22600 £ per year.
Location: Barnoldswick, Barlick, Lancashire (BB18)
Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Split Shifts: 7:00am - 10:00am & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday)
About the Employer:
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, holistic alternative education provision with multiple campuses across the region. This dedicated school provides a nurturing, safe, and deeply supportive learning environment for vulnerable young people who thrive outside of mainstream education. Committed to a proactive Safer School Culture, they ensure every pupil is given the tools to make a positive transition into further education, employment, or training.
The Role:
We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and versatile Premises Officer / Caretaker to manage and maintain our Barnoldswick campus. This is a vital position that directly impacts the daily lives of our students by ensuring the school environment is safe, warm, clean, and secure. This role operates on a split-shift pattern to ensure the campus is fully operational before staff and pupils arrive, and safely locked down after they leave.
Key Responsibilities:
- Site Security & Safety: Act as a primary keyholder; handle morning opening, evening lock-up, alarm monitoring, and contractor supervision.
- Maintenance & Repairs: Undertake basic DIY, minor plumbing, joinery, and general repairs promptly and safely.
- Compliance Checks: Conduct and log critical statutory safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and legionella monitoring.
- Cleaning & Grounds: Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene standards; manage grounds maintenance, including litter picking and winter gritting.
- Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to school safeguarding policies (KCSIE) to maintain a vigilant, safe environment for vulnerable pupils.
What We Are Looking For (Person Specification):
- Experience: Proven experience in caretaking, site maintenance, commercial cleaning, or facilities management (education sector experience is highly desirable but not essential).
- Skills: Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations; ability to execute basic practical repairs confidently.
- Attributes: A calm, professional, and approachable manner, with the ability to interact positively with young people facing complex barriers to learning.
- Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance (to occasionally support nearby partner campuses if required).
- Vetting: Must be willing to undergo a rigorous Safer Recruitment process, including an Enhanced DBS check and full reference history.
Benefits:
- 35 days holiday per annum.
- Access to a comprehensive, ongoing CPD toolkit and specialist safeguarding training.
- A supportive, transparent, and rewarding working environment.
How to Apply:
If you want to play a key role in a school that changes lives, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
