Job Description:

Location: Bury
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Contract: Long-term opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a reliable, proactive and hands-on Site Maintenance Assistant / School Caretaker to work within a school environment in the BL9 area of Bury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills who takes pride in keeping premises safe, clean and well maintained.

• Assisting with securing and locking up the school premises when required.
• Litter picking and emptying external bins.
• Using a leaf blower to clear car parks, playgrounds and other external areas.
• Gritting pathways and external areas after 3:30pm to ensure they are safe and prepared for the following day.
• Deactivating the fire alarm when required and in line with site procedures and training.
• Turning off the water supply in the event of leaks.
• Carrying out minor touch-up painting and decorating.
• Completing general handyman duties and basic site maintenance.
• Supporting the wider site team to ensure the school environment remains safe, tidy and presentable.

• Previous experience in a caretaker, grounds maintenance, facilities or general maintenance role would be advantageous.
• Practical and confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Proactive, with a positive attitude and good attention to detail.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures and site instructions.

• Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
• 20 hours per week.
• Long-term position.
• Consistent weekday working hours.

Interested?

If you are a reliable and practical individual looking for a long-term, part-time opportunity in school site maintenance, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'