Site Maintenance Operative/ Caretaker

Co-educational boarding and day school for ages 13-18

SITE MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE / CARETAKER with accommodation

We are seeking to appoint a Site Maintenance Operative /Caretaker to assist in the day to day maintenance and operation of the school site, ensuring its safe and efficient use at all times by pupils, staff, visitors and hirers.

The job will involve lifting and carrying, working at height or in enclosed areas. In addition you will provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the School.

Duties will include: locking and unlocking buildings and security, monitoring fuel tanks and boilers, dealing with out of hours breakdowns or emergencies and providing 24 hour cover for the school. You will work a shift system of days/nights on alternate weeks to enable emergency and out of hours cover and you will be provided with free on-site accommodation.

The successful candidate will have a security and/or maintenance background and be able to work without direct supervision but also as part of a team, with a good understanding of commonly used IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Word).

Basic DIY skills are essential and knowledge and practical understanding of Health and Safety procedures would be an advantage, as would experience of working in a School environment with children and young adults.

Applications must be submitted on the School's application form.

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 14th December 2016.

Milton Abbey School is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The appointment will be the subject of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Registered Charity No 306318