Caretaker/Facilities Coordinator

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:          Caretaker/Facilities Coordinator

Location:          Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, East Sussex

Salary:               £25,500 - £28,000 per annum

Hours:               40 hours per week; Monday to Friday (30 minute unpaid break)

Contract:          Permanent, Term, 52 weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for a  Caretaker/Facilities Coordinator to join our fantastic team at Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge.

Overall purpose of Job: 

• Undertake general maintenance and emergency repairs, security and portering service to the organisation at any of the specified sites.
• Co-ordination of the site support services including, security, fire safety and control, access, waste management, cleaning, grounds and gardens and call out duties.
• In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), take the lead in ensuring that the School is effectively managed, and the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and school policy are understood and adhered to throughout.
• To facilitate and supervise external contractors, quality of work and conduct.
• To undertake various regular statutory checks including Asbestos visual check, fire alarm weekly, periodic tests and annual risk assessment, water checks etc.
• Utilise, understand and update computer based database software in order to ensure HSE and Building Records are maintained.

 Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Undertake general and emergency repairs and maintenance around the establishment, inside and out, including plastering, basic joinery, decorating, repairs to fixtures and fittings, furnishings and buildings, to ensure the site is a safe and well maintained environment for pupils, employees and visitors.
• Leading on the coordination and directing of pupil transport on arrival and departure.
• Ensuring Garden and surrounding areas, including pathways, hedging, trees, car parking and external play areas are well maintained.
• Maintain the site ensuring that all areas are accessible and in good order, reporting any concerns to SLT.
• Move heavy and awkward shaped furniture and supplies as requested, and work at heights in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and after the completion of appropriate risk assessment checks.

Required

• The post holder must hold a clean driving licence, and live within reasonable distance of Mountfield Heath School (Travel time of 30 minutes)

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Please note - although the school is taking part in the 4DWW this is operationally managed locally by the school so candidates should ask for further information at interview if they have any questions

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. 

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