Caretaker

The Role

St Christopher’s is looking for a Caretaker who can:

deliver excellent H&S, Caretaking and maintenance to multiple sites  

You will help manage the maintenance and caretaking needs of multiple sites in Exeter, assisted by the Estates Team.

be hands on with maintenance issues

You will be the first point of contact for all maintenance issues and will need to have competency in DIY and maintenance.

work with a team

Reporting to the Site Manager you will be part of a small, passionate Estates team who work to create great learning environments in our 21 primary and infant schools.

be responsible for keeping our schools safe and compliant

You will be based in Ladysmith Infant/Junior School, but will also divide your time over two other Exeter based schools as the need arises.

take a lead and show initiative

You will be a solution focussed, values-driven individual who is able to communicate well with contractors and staff. You will have a ‘hands on’ approach to maintenance tasks and understand the level of statutory compliance required.  

In return we offer you

·      A competitive salary with good terms and conditions

·      Annual Pay increments.

·      local government pension scheme, with employer contribution of 17.6%

·      Cycle to work scheme

·      Tax free childcare

·      Free on-site car parking

·      Employee Assistance Programme

·      Health and Safety training.

·      Estates and Compliance training to help you develop in your role

·      Commitment to personal development and CPD

If you think you can help us to make our schools great places for learning, then we would love to hear from you. Contact Dan.Croft@stcmat.org if you would like to discuss the role.

To apply for the position, please click the apply now button. If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact people@stcmat.org.

Interviews to take place Friday 20^th December with the venue to be confirmed.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.