Caretaker

Job Title: Caretaker

Location: Whetstone, London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000 - 30,000

MLK Education Search are seeking to appoint an experienced Caretaker for a leading co-educational school for young people aged 11-18 who thrive in a small, therapeutic and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake general repairs and maintenance around internally and externally, including decorating and repairs on furnishings and buildings.
• Proactively maintain the buildings and grounds as required.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (including keeping and updating an inventory and risk assessments of COSHH materials used on site) and take action where hazards are identified.
• Work with the School Manager and administration staff to arrange for contractors where needed (e.g. where qualifications or expertise is required).
• Work to ensure that the maintenance of the buildings is completed effectively and efficiently. Drive the students and staff to different activities.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as part of the SBM team and carry out duties as directed
• Experience in and understanding building maintenance requirements and the ability to carry out simple repairs and handyman tasks efficiently and effectively
• A willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks related to premises not necessarily in the Job Description, use initiative and problem solve
• Basic ICT skills
• Good basic general education
• Trade knowledge of plumbing and /or electrical is an advantage but not essential
• Driving Licence, preferably D1

If you’re passionate about education and making a positive impact apply directly today or send your CV across to

Remember that this post is subject to satisfactory criminal record checks and references.

*NB: We are not able to provide sponsorship for this post*

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