Beccles, Suffolk, England
Facilities
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
13/05/2025
10/06/2025
Site Manager / Caretaker
Location: Beccles, NR34 7BQ
Salary: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum
The High School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.
The Role
They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Site Manager / Caretaker.
Skills and Qualifications
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Care and Maintenance
* Carry out routine planned care and maintenance tasks as set out in relevant schedules and programmes, e.g. fire alarm testing, water hygiene testing etc.;
* Undertake assigned cleaning duties not carried out by cleaners (e.g. emergency clean up or heavy duty cleaning duties such as sweeping outside areas, sealing and polishing floors, cleaning carpets etc.);
* Ensure continued provision of all heating, lighting and ventilation;
* Carry out urgent minor repairs and maintenance tasks as issues arise, or arrange or appointed contractor or SET to attend to where appropriate;
* Oversee work undertaken by appointed contractors in line with any service agreements, ensuring they comply with health and safety and security requirements of the school, escalating issues if necessary;
* Ensure health and safety requirements considered and followed in aspects of all work;
* Ensure all equipment and property is maintained and kept in good working order;
* Undertake opening and closing procedures for the site and buildings, ensuring all security measures are in place;
* Day to day supervision of cleaning staff to ensure required standards are met;
* Provide out of hours on call service as agreed;
* Ensure stocks are maintained for maintenance and cleaning consumables, ordering replacements as and when required in accordance with purchasing guidelines.
Health and Safety
* Carry out regular assessments to identify potential risks and hazards and ensure appropriate action taken to address;
* Ensure all H&S assessments are documented and records accurately maintained;
* Respond promptly to issues raised by staff in relation to health and safety issues;
* Keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and ensure adherence to at all times;
* Be familiar with and adhere to COSHH requirements;
* As above for manual handling;
* Undertake regular checks as required to ensure fire regulations are met;
* Ensure appropriate training received before carrying out relevant tasks.
Support for Staff and Students
* Move furniture and other equipment as needed to meet the needs of the school;
* Assist teachers and staff as needed to erect or dismantle equipment and move materials or supplies;
* Provide necessary support for functions and events, collecting and delivering equipment etc. as needed;
* Deliver parcels between sites/departments;
* Ensure appropriate ordering and stock control of equipment and materials as assigned responsibility for;
* Work collaboratively with other staff both within the school, and in other Foundation and Trust locations, occasionally providing support elsewhere upon request.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=8161685Fnr&WVID=58214202FG