Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Your new companyThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded secondary school in Doncaster. The school is committed to helping every student reach their full potential, offering a broad and engaging curriculum and fostering a strong culture of learning and personal development.

Your new roleThis full-time, temporary caretaker position will involve a wide range of site and maintenance duties, including:

• Carrying out cleaning tasks across the school site
• Maintaining locks, security systems, and fire doors
• Completing general maintenance and repair work
• Supporting with basic grounds maintenance
• Moving and setting up equipment and furniture as required
• Keyholder duties, including building security
• Ensuring the school environment is safe and well-maintained for all staff, students, and visitors
• Applicants with recognised qualifications or substantial experience in a suitable trade are strongly encouraged to apply.

What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will:

• Be able to work effectively on their own initiative
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Have practical maintenance abilities
• Bring previous maintenance or general handyperson experience (ideal)
• Hold Legionella training (desirable)
• Have a joinery or wider maintenance background (desirable)
• Be proactive and reliable in their approach to work

This is a temporary role. We will require references covering at least the last two years, and you must be willing to undergo a DBS check if you do not already hold one registered on the Update Service.

What you'll get in returnAs well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools.

By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers. T&Cs apply.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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