Handyman / Caretaker
Temporary
Loughborough Immediate Start Hourly paid
I am looking for someone to do some basic buildings maintenance jobs in and around the facility, painting, decorating etc, this would suit someone who is looking for a slower pace of role
Working 35 hours a week.
Job Purpose
To reporting to the Head of Estates and Facilities, this role will be for someone looking for some general handyman works in a private facility
- To complete painting and decorating of corridors, rooms etc
- Basic plumbing
- Any additional General maintenance jobs that are required
- Moving equipment around where necessary
The Right Candidate
- Proven experience in general buildings maintenance
- Ability to use general hand held tools
- Flexible within their working hours
- Ideally hold a currenet DBS
- Interested? To apply for the Handyman / Caretaker position
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Thank you for showing an interest in our Apprentice Caretaker Level 2 advert for Astrea Academy Sheffield Primary. We fully appreciate the importance of ensuring equal access to apprenticeship opportunities; however, due to specific operational, legal and safeguarding considerations, this role must carry an age requirement of 18 or over. You do not not need to be a school leaver, just aged 18 or over.
The age requirement is due to thehe caretaker role involving numerous practical tasks and responsibilities which, under UK health and safety legislation and safeguarding guidelines, are either prohibited or require intensive supervision for individuals under the age of 18. Specifically, the tasks integral to the caretaker position includes activities subject to statutory age-based restrictions, reflecting their inherent risks.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over at the start of employment. This is due to safeguarding and legal requirements associated with the role. The apprenticeship includes practical tasks that are subject to age-based restrictions under UK health and safety legislation, including activities where young persons are not permitted to work without close supervision or are prohibited entirely due to the level of risk involved. These tasks form a core part of the caretaker’s responsibilities and cannot be legally or safely assigned to individuals under 18. While full training and supervision will be provided, this role is only suitable for adult applicants in line with Trust policies, risk assessments, and insurance obligations.
We acknowledge that apprentices of all ages require structured support, training, and supervision. The requirement to be aged 18 or over is specifically to ensure the apprentice can be legally supervised and developed into competence across the full range of responsibilities listed within the Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship programme.
The duties of the role is as follows:
Perform routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs across the school site.
Assist with carpentry, plumbing, plastering, brickwork, tiling, painting, and decorating using hand and power tools.
Clear snow off main paths, steps and ramps to facilitate safe access of pupils and staff to premises. Grit as necessary.
Clean and tidy all yards, paths, gullies and drains on a regular basis, including the emptying of all external litterbins, including a daily check for litter and graffiti.
Remove all litter and leaves from Hard/Soft ground areas related to the site.
Support external works including drainage, fencing, and groundworks.
Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and building standards.
Record and report maintenance activities using digital tools.
Communicate effectively with staff and contractors to clarify and prioritise repair needs.
Switch on/off intruder alarms, internal and external lights as necessary. Adjust time clocks when necessary.
Make rooms and premises temporarily secure after break-ins or vandalism.
Report incidents to the Operations Manager, Principal, Line Manager and/or Team. Board up if possible. Remove loose or fragmented glass. Tidy up immediate vicinity
Accompany contractor’s on & off site as necessary.
Check operation of fire alarms, extinguisher (visual check) & emergency lights on a regular basis.
Contribute to sustainability efforts by using materials responsibly and minimising waste.
Recognise personal limitations and escalate issues appropriately.
If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application.Training:The apprenticeship prorgamme is tutor led online and the training provider will attend our school with their mobile training classroom and undertake workplace visits. You will be supported by a Building Officer and Site Manager. You will need to be able work independently when required.Training Outcome:To be the school caretaker, and progression to a career within buildings maintenance and facilities.Employer Description:Astrea Academy Sheffield is proud to be judged by Ofsted as a “Good” school in our latest inspection. We are fully committed to an inclusive, comprehensive curriculum for all, underpinned by our five core values: scholarship, curiosity, tenacity, responsibility and respect. We subscribe fully to our trust’s aim: to make sure that every child gets a brilliant education. We are an incredibly diverse, welcoming and inclusive academy, with our scholars comprising 52 ethnicities and 51 first languages.
Principal, Primary Phase Mrs Rachel Flemming
Principal, Secondary Phase Mr David BoydWorking Hours :Monday to Thursday 7:30am til 3:30pm
Friday 07:30am til 3:00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
To assist the Senior Site Manager with:
General tidying up
Movement of equipment around school
Cleaning around the school
Collection and delivery of items delivered to the school
Collecting leaves and rubbish
Painting
Maintenance where applicable
Removing the rubbish from the cleaners
Emptying clinical waste bins
Regular checking and cleaning of storage areas
To report any unsafe equipment or area of the building to the caretaker or facilities manager
Keeping paths and driveways clear from ice/snow
To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work regulations
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and for others affected by his/her work and to co-operate with the employer in ensuring health and safety responsibilities are carried out
Use of compliance software
This list is not exhaustive.Training:
At the end you will gain a Level 2 Facilites Services Operative Apprenticeship Standard
This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate
The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor
The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off the job training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity
Other mandatory qualifications:
Level 2 Facilities Services Principles
Ofqual regulated
Facilities services operative/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Training Outcome:
The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training
You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for
Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities
Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - 7.30am - 3.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Proactive,Able to work outdoors,Able to climb a ladder,Able to lift/move heavy items,Conscious of health and safety,Flexible with working hours....Read more...
