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Caretaker

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 24 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Caretaker is available with a leading education provider located in Old Windsor.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Candidates must have estates, caretaking, or related experience and be able to start ASAP.
  • Main duties include outdoor maintenance, general upkeep, and supporting the Head of Estates.
  • The role requires a proactive approach to improving service standards and ensuring a professional experience.

Caretaker

  • Reports to: Head of Estates
  • Location: Old Windsor
  • Salary: £28,000-£30,000
  • Type: 37 hours per week

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Old Windsor.The succesful candidate must be able to start ASAP!

Main Duties

  • Outdoor maintenance of the site
  • Typical caretaking duties
  • General upkeep and a variety of maintenance jobs
  • To operate as part of the estates team in the care, security and operation of all site buildings and grounds.
  • To support in the daily operation and availability of all sites.
  • To assist the Head of Estates in preparing maintenance, development & project plans
  • Handle goods in and portering tasks by receiving, delivering, and maintaining records of equipment and parcels, and conducting health and safety checks
  • To adopt a proactive approach towards improving service standards year on year, with strong emphasis on providing a professional and memorable customer focussed experience.

Requirements

  • Able to start ASAP
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Estates, caretaking or related experience
  • Knowledge of DIY
  • Trade experience desirable

If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV to this advert.Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. 11351060) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment. Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults.

Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales).

All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England). Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. By applying for this role, you consent to Dovetail and Slate processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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