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We are seeking to appoint a hard-working and enthusiastic person, with a positive attitude, to undertake the security, caretaking and maintenance of our school premises. Experience of caretaking and/or building maintenance is essential. With the daily demands of a school, it is vital you are able to demonstrate a flexible approach, remain calm under pressure and manage your working hours effectively.
Hours will be discussed at interview as a degree of flexibility is required. However, the term-time hours would initially be 7.30am to 3.30pm and school holidays woud be dependent upon contractors and work to be completed.
The post holder will have strong DIY and handyman skills, e.g. decorating, carpentry, plumbing and be willing to learn how to use the systems in school. The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure the site is safe, secure, well maintained and clean every day as well as liaising with contractors and tradesmen.
Ideally, you will possess an awareness of COSHH, Safe Manual Handling practices and Health & Safety and have prior experience of working within a similar setting.
Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 01268 733071 or admin@wickford-pri.essex.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all ourstaff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all roles are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. As part of our pre-employment vetting, online searches will be carrried out for shortlisted candidates.