Caretaker Assistant

Job Description

*You must have some caretaking or site officer/premises experience**You will have a DBS police check processed on you before you start**You must be able to commute to NG8 in Nottingham**You must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK*The role will be based at the Trusts Primary Academy in Nottingham but the post holders may at any time be required to support or work at any of the sites within the Trust.Your ExperienceIdeally but not necessarily - working within an educational settingPrevious experience of working as a cleaner/caretaker and an understanding of different cleaning methods and equipment.Basic awareness of health and safety standards as applied to cleaning.Professional SkillsLiteracy skills to complete forms and orders, write instructions and communicate effectively via helpdesk and e-mailWillingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resourcesBe flexible to the changing demands of the postAbility to respond to straightforward problems and unforeseen circumstances e.g. hazards and accidents.Understand when to escalate an issue to line manager.Ability to operate cleaning equipment, machinery and tools and undertake basic maintenanceTake pride in a job well doneAble work under your own initiative and as part of a teamA hardworking, resilient, flexible individual that is used to working in a fast-paced environment.Personal QualitiesAbility to work unsupervised and independently understanding Trust roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.Ability to work effectively as a team playerGood time management skillsTo behave in a manner that is professional, friendly, fair with students and colleagues demonstrating and role modelling the high standards and behaviour expected at the TrustWillingness to work flexibly with regards to shift patterns in order to meet the needs of the businessPossess or must be willing to train for the "First Aid at Work" or "Emergency First Aid at Work" qualification approved by the HSE as requested.Commitment to Equal OpportunitiesWillingness to work within the Christian framework of the SchoolMain ResponsibilitiesOperate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate. Monitor CCTV equipment as directed. Carry out health and safety checks such as legionella temperature control, fire alarm tests, fire call point testing and similar. Carry out tasks assigned on the helpdesk, update the helpdesk with individual task progress and input any new tasks requested by staff onto the helpdesk. Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. redecorating, fixing. To carry out various maintenance duties to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory. To carry out decoration programmes per schedules drawn up. To carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, noticeboards, fitting locks, realigning doors, etc. Operation and maintenance of lighting systems. Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements. Collect and assemble waste for collection. Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal, litter picking. Coordinate deliveries to the Trust. Liaise with contractors Monitor energy consumption taking meter readings as and when required. Greet and manage the needs of visitors hiring the Trust premises ensuring that any health and safety issues have been addressed. Provide emergency first aid as required.Benefits: Benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice Access to discounted travel schemes Cycle to work scheme Comprehensive training and support Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career Eye care voucher scheme Free flu vaccine Access to e-learning and developmentIntegritas Education Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Integritas is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate shouldyou not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process.As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback.If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.

Keyskills :
Facilities ManagementSite Managementcaretakerpremises