We are happy to receive a full CV in the first instance to be considered before a full application is made.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Estates team at Linden Bridge School. We require a friendly, reliable, and flexible person who is conscientious and keen to make a difference and assist in keeping our premises and grounds to a high standard. You should have a good standard of maintenance experience and an understanding of health and safety parameters. Working within a school environment is desirable but not essential.

You will be responsible for general site maintenance with a varied skill set to include at least three of the following areas:

• general site maintenance (cleaning, litter picking, refilling consumables, etc.)
• able to use a variety of hand tools, drills, saws, etc.
• painting/decorating
• basic plumbing skills
• computer literate, using excel and word templates, etc.
• willing to drive a minibus
• manual handling (porterage) and working at heights (gutter cleaning)
• carrying out compliance checks on weekly & monthly basis, incl. but not limited to Fire Call point checks, Emergency light flick tests, Water temperature testing etc.. whilst ensuring all compliance checklists are completed & updated.
• managing a swimming pool
• computer literate, using in house database applications for estates helpdesk requests, emails, excel and word templates, etc.

Training can be provided on areas which you are not familiar with, where required.

This role is working 36 hour per week/52 weeks per year, part-time would be considered.

Your shift pattern will be Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm with an unpaid lunch break.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible.  Please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best throughout the application and selection stages, just contact us by email for an informal chat.  

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).