Caretaker

Job Title: Multi-Site Maintenance Staff/Caretaker
Location: Cornwall - St Austell/Cornwall
Salary: NJC 7 – NJC 13 – FTE £25,630 - £28,351

PART TIME ROLE - ACTUAL SALARY - £13,854 - £15,324

Hours 20 - Monday to Friday - 2pm - 6pm

Department: Central Team
Responsible to: Estate Manager

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dedicated Multi-Site Maintenance Staff/Caretaker to maintain a high standard of premises maintenance across various sites in Cornwall. The role involves organising and carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general building maintenance tasks including carpentry, fixing locks, electrical, plumbing, drainage, painting, and decorating.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and COSHH regulations.
• Identify and mitigate risks/hazards.
• Monitor and manage resources and stock levels.
• Use IT systems to communicate and record information.
• Maintain records and report major repair items to the Estates Manager.
• Interact professionally with staff, visitors, pupils, and parents.
• Organise and oversee contractors carrying out works on site.
• Operate routine security arrangements to prevent unauthorised access and minimise theft and vandalism.
• Carry out procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident, or major damage.
• Ensure external areas are free from litter, dirt, rubbish, slip, and trip hazards.

Core Competencies:

• Practical knowledge and experience in building maintenance.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform under pressure and solve problems proactively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create effective working relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding pupil wellbeing.

About the Area:

Cornwall is a beautiful region known for its stunning coastline, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage. It offers a unique blend of rural charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work. The area is renowned for its friendly communities, excellent schools, and vibrant arts scene.

Our Values:

• Teamwork: Working together effectively to be stronger and more consistent.
• Empathy: Considering the consequences of decisions on those around us.
• Inclusivity: Treating everyone fairly and equally.
• Respect: Ensuring due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
• Positive: Staying constructive, optimistic, and confident for and with our young people and their families.

Person Specification:

• Relevant experience in general maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Proficiency in IT (Microsoft Office) and mobile phone use.
• Level 2 or 3 Health and Safety qualifications.
• GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and maths.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing and equality.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work and work on own initiative.
• Strong team player with effective working relationships.

Additional Factors:

• Current driving licence and willingness to drive between site locations.