School Caretaker

School Caretaker Afternoons/Evenings Shift Pattern: 12.30pm 9.00pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £27,507 per annum Downe House is a leading independent boarding school for girls based in Cold Ash, near Thatcham. Our Estates team is committed to the upkeep of our attractive school site and ensuring the safety of pupils and staff at all times. We are looking for an experienced and reliable Caretaker to join our friendly team. The duties are varied, including site security, responding to emergency requests, and undertaking a range of maintenance tasks. You will need previous maintenance experience, ideally in a school or hotel environment, and will also need to be proactive and trustworthy. A current driving licence is required. Part of this role will involve covering as relief Caretaker (for up to 25 days of the year), where you will be required work the shift pattern of the Residential Caretaker including on-call overnight shifts - we will provide onsite accommodation for you during these shifts. Main Duties To carry out any minor maintenance tasks as directed by your manager, or that have been reported through the school system To act as out-of-hours site security To carry out the school lock up, including locking doors and windows, security inspections, and perimeter walks To liaise with house staff about maintenance issues in the boarding houses To assist with the set-up of events when required To ensure that health and safety standards are maintained at all times Benefits Include 25 days annual leave Free lunch and dinner while on duty Generous employer Pension Scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme How to apply Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Applications should be receivedby 9.00am on Thursday 24th October 2024. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links . For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks. At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion. TPBN1_UKTJ