Maintenance Caretaker

Extra Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Caretaker for one of our clients based in Colchester. As a Maintenance Caretaker you will be responsible for the estate's maintenance, carrying out regular site safety checks and able to work on their own initiative.

• Carry out and record regular safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, playground equipment, and legionella prevention.
• Complete a variety of maintenance tasks as directed by the Head Teacher, such as basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Plan and manage a rolling decoration schedule, to be completed during school holidays.
• Oversee contractors working on-site, ensuring their work is safe, high-quality, and completed properly.
• Maintain the school grounds, including grass cutting and hedge trimming when needed.
• Keep all pathways and entrances clear of leaves, moss, snow, and ice to ensure safe pedestrian access at all times.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head Teacher or the Estates Team.

• Location:
  
  Colchester
• Salary: £26,208 PA+
• Schedule:
  
  Hours-Monday to Friday

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach
• Able to pass a DBS check

• Pension
• Blue light discount
• Funded training

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