College Caretaker - ref. m88002223

We are seeking a caretaker to assist with the maintenance of Abbey College Cambridge buildings and their grounds, including the main teaching buildings and Boarding accommodation.

Overview

You will take pride in your work, helping to create a safe, enjoyable workplace and College.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

You are responsible for making sure the buildings and grounds are in proper working order. This involves:

• Daily building and grounds checks.
• Undertaking general repairs, maintenance and improvement works, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, heating changes, groundwork etc.
• Regular touch-up painting of interior and exterior areas to make good ‘wear and tear’.
• To carry out the weekly fire alarm tests and general H&S checks of fire exits, fire extinguishers and escape routes in each building and ensure all paperwork is completed.
• Caretakers work alongside the Site Manager and Deputy Site Manager to ensure H&S regulations are adhered to across the site.
• Setting up and clearing exams, assemblies and College events.
• Storing equipment and supplies safely.
• Maintaining a variety of records, including health and safety, fire safety and monitoring meter readings and fuel usage.
• Delivering parcels and packages.

Please see attached Applicant Information Pack for full Job description

• Experience of carrying out minor building maintenance work, within the reasonable capacity of a normal handyperson
• Ability to interpret technical information
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of keeping records in a work setting
• Basic computer literacy
• Good verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Demonstrates flexibility in approach to work and enjoys a varied routine as days can rarely be planned.
• Practical and good with your hands, with the physical fitness to carry out such work.

Working Hours

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. You may be called outside of office hours in the event of emergency (burst pipe, break in etc.) to attend and assist as required.

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Personal Pension Plan, 7% employer contribution
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events
• Season ticket Loans
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)

We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.

Safeguarding

All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Please refer to our Careers page on TES for full information on employing Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews arranged for suitable candidates, therefore the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.