Job ref: RO-91231
Location: Whittaker Moss Primary School, Highwood, Norden, Rochdale, OL11 5XP
Salary: £23,500 -£23,893
Grade: 3
Working Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday 6.45am-11.15am (Fri 10.45am) & 3pm-6pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8th April 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Interview Type: in person
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale
Facilities Management are looking to appoint a Caretaker to work at Whittaker Moss Primary School, Norden.
37 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.45am-11.15am (Fri 10.45am) & 3pm-6pm. Holidays to be taken throughout school holiday periods in line with the school holiday pattern. Hours maybe subject to change dependant on the needs of the service. Overtime may be required time to time and the appropriate rate will be paid.
We are looking for someone who is hard-working, energetic and honest person with excellent customer care skills and the ability to provide a quality service at this busy school site.
The successful candidate will:
• Responsible for maintaining an excellent standard of cleanliness of designated areas in the building and duties will include toilets and associated facilities against an agreed cleaning specification and good attention to detail.
• Able to complete practical handyman tasks.
• Ability to work to tight timescales is essential and a flexible approach
• Be able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly with and relate positively to all members of the school team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at work
• Ability to recognise the importance of ensuring a secure and safe environment of the site to include record keeping and the completion of compliance tasks.
Experience is essential, although persons with skills appropriate and a willing attitude are invited to apply.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance and references.
Candidates who are unsuccessful after interview may be considered for casual caretaker/cleaner positions with Facilities Management.
Please click on the links below:
Job description and person specification for caretaker role at Whittaker Moss
Job description - Casual Caretaker (Auxiliary operative)
Job description - Casual Cleaner
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