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We are seeking an experienced Caretaker to join a committed estates team on a full time, permanent basis to assist with a wide range of maintenance tasks and respond to emergency requests including site security.
- Location: Thatcham
- Working Hours: 1:30PM - 9PM
- Salary: 26,000 - 27,500
- Benefits: Generous pension scheme, free meals, 25 days holiday, employee assistance programme
As the Caretaker, you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out any minor works jobs
- Open and close the school as required
- Complete swimming pool testing on a daily basis
- Respond to emergency out-of-hours calls
- Acting as a Fire Officer
- Carrying out site security checks, including perimeter walks, locking of all windows / doors, and drawing of blinds
- Monitoring CCTV
- Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
- Assisting with furniture moves, event set ups, parking control, and emergency lighting testing
- To attend Health and Safety and First Aid training as directed
- To act as the out-of-hours security and emergency maintenance operative.
The successful Caretaker will have the following related skills / experience:
- Experience within a maintenance or a caretaker role is essential
- Must hold a current driving licence
- Reliable with a professional work ethic
- Ability to meet health and safety requirements
- God communication skills
- Flexible approach to working hours including on call cover and night shifts
- Ability to work unsupervised and on initiative
- Demonstrate good general maintenance experience and knowledge of maintenance techniques
