School Premises Assistant/Caretaker in Wakefield

School Premises Supervisor/Caretaker V-Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UKs most forward thinking, recognised and respected Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit a Caretaker/Site Supervisor/Premises Supervisor for one of their Secondary academies, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire This is a temporary role, initially for until the end of October, but this could be extended 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year £16.15 per hour, plus accrued holiday pay Working hours are on a rota basis to cover all site hours, Monday – Friday, flexibility to work within the hours of 6:00am and 6pm – shifts may be 6am-2pm, 10am -6pm or sometimes mid-shifts between. Starting as soon as possible, following vetting checks Your main duties will be to work closely with the Premises Manager to ensure the provision of a high-quality environment for the students and staff, in all areas of the school and grounds. This will include, but not be limited to, planned and reactive maintenance duties across the interior of the school, grounds maintenance and some landscaping, setting up of areas for school events, including exams and productions. Some cleaning duties may be required, alongside the dedicated cleaning team. The successful candidate will have experience in Multi-trade or a Site Maintenance-related environment or a related trade with transferable skills. Training will be given by the Site Manager on the specifics of the role, so no school experience is essential. The chosen candidate will be personable, confident, and professional and take pride in all aspects of their work. We are looking to recruit someone with energy and enthusiasm who will be able to work as an integral part of a busy and hardworking team. Of course, you will have to have excellent personal skills, as you will be working as part of the wider school staff-body ensuring the safeguarding and quality experience of all 1200 students. The successful candidate will be well supported and will have extensive opportunities for personal and professional development. In the interests of Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment; Full, enhanced vetting procedures will be strictly followed for all successful applicants, and employment will only be formally offered subject to these checks being satisfied in full. This will include an Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce and the receipt of two full references from previous employers (including one from your current or most recent employer) If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss other opportunities with this client, please contact V-Recruit on (phone number removed) as soon as possible