Job description
Looking for a Caretaker in Sheffield!
Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Sheffield
Rate: £120 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a reliable and proactive individual with a passion for maintaining safe and welcoming school environments?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join a supportive school team in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in the daily operations and upkeep of a school, ensuring a secure and well-maintained setting for students and staff.
About the Role:
As a Caretaker in Sheffield, you will be responsible for the general maintenance, safety, and security of the school premises. Your work will directly contribute to creating a clean, safe, and efficient learning environment.
Key Responsibilities of Caretaker:
- Opening and Closing the School: Ensure the premises are securely opened in the morning and locked at the end of the day.
- Fire Alarm Management: Regularly test and maintain fire alarm systems to ensure full functionality.
- Repair and Maintenance: Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks across the school site.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Monitor and maintain safety standards, reporting issues promptly.
- Site Security: Ensure the school grounds are secure and respond to any security concerns.
- Support School Events: Assist with setting up and clearing spaces for school activities and events.
Requirements of Caretaker:
- Previous experience in a caretaker or facilities role is desirable.
- Basic maintenance and repair skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
- A strong sense of responsibility and dedication to maintaining a safe school environment.
- Relevant health and safety or maintenance training (desirable but not essential).
Benefits:
- Enjoy a fair and rewarding hourly rate.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Work within a collaborative and respectful school community.
- Access to tools and equipment needed to perform duties effectively.
To work with us, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one.
If you are a dependable and hardworking individual ready to contribute to the smooth running of a school in Sheffield, we encourage you to apply!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Caretaker’ role in Sheffield, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.