Caretaker
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M34 5NG |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75712120 |
Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade C SCP 5 £24,790 SCP 6 £25,183
Hours Per Week: 36 hours, all year round
Base Location: Audenshaw Primary School
Assessment Date: To be arranged
We are looking for a highly motivated Caretaker who is organised, is good at undertaking general repairs and maintenance, and can demonstrate initiative, to join our staff team.
Work Pattern: Split shift, Monday to Friday, 6am to 10am and 2.45pm to 6pm. (Finishing at 5.45pm on Friday)
During school holidays, hours can be worked flexibly as agreed with the Headteacher/School Business Manager.
Duties include:
- To act as key-holder and be responsible for the security of the building and grounds.
- General maintenance day to day repairs, requiring DIY skills and a practical aptitude for general building and grounds maintenance
- Liaise with contractors for building work and repairs, and manage external maintenance contractors
- Have an understanding and adhere to Health and Safety Regulations
- Undertake cleaning duties and be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness around the school
- Be able to balance daily cleaning and maintenance with regular scheduled health and safety checks, and provide a high standard of record keeping
The job is as demanding as it is varied and does involve a lot of practical and physical work. A person bringing with them a recognised trade would also be desirable.
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