Caretaker

We are looking to appoint a full-time Caretaker for 37 hours a week to join our Site Maintenance Team at Chipping Sodbury School.

Can you turn your hand to all things practical?  Are you able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team?  Are you flexible in your approach to work and have a sense of humour?  If so we would like to hear from you.

You will undertake minor maintenance and repairs, general handyperson duties and assist with the day to day running of the school site.  You will act as a key holder and be responsible for the security of the school premises.

Knowledge and experience of DIY skills is required, together with some knowledge and experience of relevant health and safety procedures, operation of cleaning equipment and cleansing agents.  The application of common sense and initiative and the ability to establish good working relationships is essential.  Basic IT literacy in the use of e-mail and internet is also an essential requirement for communication and information gathering.

The working pattern can be flexible and options discussed with candidates at interview.

Why work for us?

• Internal career opportunities
• Personalised professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
• Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
• Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Recognition of local government continuous service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts at local leisure centres

The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th May 2025 at midday.  Interviews will be held during the week commencing 19th May 2025.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.