Job Description

Job title: School Caretaker

Setting: Mainstream Secondary School

Location: Hertfordshire

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Temp to perm

Pay rate: 14.00 - 18.00 per hour

Hours: 8:00 - 17:00

Active Recruitment are working with a fantastic mainstream secondary school in Hertfordshire who are currently looking for a School Caretaker to start as soon as possible/January on an on-going basis. The successful applicant will be working within a reputable, vibrant school with modern, state-of-the-art facilities. They are ideally looking for someone who has experience in general maintenance, minor repairs and DIY.

Day to day duties will be:

• Maintaining school grounds
• Overseeing Health and safety
• Maintenance including some grounds maintenance
• Porterage and cleaning
• Security for the school premises

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working within the education environment would be advantageous
• Previous experience as caretaker would be advantageous
• General building experience
• Knowledge of efficient cleaning methods and materials
• Evidence of success in completing handyperson or DIY tasks (paid or unpaid)
• Awareness of the main requirements of health and safety legislation and good practice relevant to the duties of the post

We look forward to receiving your application!

Active Recruitment LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and at least two independent references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.