Caretaker

• Salary: £11.92 per hour
• Location: Swindon, SN2
• Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm

We are seeking a proactive and tech-savvy School Caretaker to join our team. The successful candidate will have a background in maintenance and will be responsible for ensuring that the internal and external facilities of a primary school in Swindon are available, fully functional, Health & Safety compliant, and aesthetically pleasing. This role requires flexibility to work in various Swindon FM schools and is based on split shifts (Mon - Fri 7am-3pm or 10am-6pm).

• Ensure the security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, and monitoring.
• Perform daily duties such as litter picking, bin emptying, and sweeping.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks according to the school’s schedule and individual skills.
• Provide access for, escort, liaise with, and assist service providers on site for remedial work or maintenance.
• Conduct minor repairs and decoration works.
• Participate in cleaning and deep cleaning activities as required.
• Be proactive in noticing and rectifying deficiencies in the facilities or reporting them to management.
• Investigate reactive requests related to accommodation issues and make temporary or permanent repairs, or notify management to call in a service provider.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate solutions.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to liaise with and assist external service providers.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in approach.
• General handyman skills, including minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks.
• Experience in managing maintenance expenditure.
• A satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service Check is required for this role.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity for a temp to perm position.
• Accessible by public transport, with parking available.
• Potential for overtime.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment.

To apply for the School Caretaker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.