Estates Caretaker (Roving)

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Please Note As A Result Of The Current Coronavirus (COV-19), Dependent On Location, Some Interviews Are Still Going Ahead Remotely Via TEAMS/SKYPE Or Zoom.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 12.30pm with an hour and three minutes unpaid Lunch break, 1.33pm – 3.45pm

This role will be based at the school nearest to where the successful applicant lives with the expectation to work across all schools within The Howard Partnership Trust.

The successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to their own vehicle to use to travel between all our schools. Mileage will be paid.

We have an exciting opportunity to for a Caretaker (Roving) to join our Partnership Estates team. We require a friendly, reliable, and flexible person who is conscientious and keen to make a difference and assist in keeping our premises and grounds to a high standard. Ideally you will have understanding of working in a school environment, have a good standard of maintenance experience and an understanding of health and safety parameters.

You will be responsible for general site maintenance with a varied skill set to include at least three of the following areas:

• general site maintenance (cleaning, litter picking, refilling consumables, etc.)

• able to use a variety of hand tools, drills, saws, etc.

• painting/decorating

• basic plumbing skills

• computer literate, using excel and word templates, etc.

• willing to drive a minibus

• manual handling (porterage) and working at heights (gutter cleaning)

Training can be provided on areas which you are not familiar with, where required.

You will need to be a self-starter and able to demonstrate a practical and confident approach, as the role involves some lone working.

THPT can offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation

• Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes

• Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions

• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards

Interviews may take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.