Mobile Caretaker

POSITION: Mobile Caretaker LOCATION: Barnsley (Based S73 0HS) but travelling to various schools within the area DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Temporary assignment with a view to going permanent for the right candidate after a 3 month period RATE OF PAY: Approx. £8/hour HOURS OF WORK: TBC/Subject to change. Generally full-time/day time hours but candidates must be flexible with hours due to the changing needs of the environment such as after school events and odd weekend projects. PURPOSE OF ROLE: Handyman/caretaker role in a school environment, the purpose of this role is contribute and oversee the daily operations of facilities & maintenance across the building. This may include the mobilisation and organisation of particular projects throughout the schools. Travelling to other schools within the area KEY DUTIES: Light/minor repairs and fixes to the buildings Some groundskeeper duties such as cutting back shrubbery, grass cutting Recognise maintenance issues that need to be contracted out, get approval for works and arrange Some cleaning duties to be involved Overseeing cleaning and maintenance staff and supporting with HR processes such as rota coverage, wage queries etc. Setting up meeting rooms and rooms for certain class activities Moving of furniture around the buildings Respond to tasks that come through the communication board in a timely manor This role will include filling in paperwork and recording information using computer software Adhereing to site rules with regards to cleaning projects and the recording of information (HACCP & COSH standards) Make all faults safe if further work need to be carried out on them Report any health and safety issues using Carillion's 'Don't Walk By' procedure Some heavy lifting to be involved Due to the nature of the building, this role includes an element of child safeguarding and security QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED All candidates MUST have a valid driving license No direct qualifications are essential but a background in trades such as electronics, plumbing, carpentry etc. with relevant City & Guilds/NVQ would be beneficial All candidates must be able to pass a DBS check (formally CRB accurate background check) A good understanding and/or training in COSHH & HACCP Must be able to use computers to a good standard including Microsoft packages and be able to pick up the site specific software The ideal candidate will have: - strong administrative and analytical skills - a good knowledge of health and safety - experience working in facilities management, dealing with hard and soft service staff OTHER INFORMATION Company vehicle will be provided for the travelling aspect of this role Full site induction given upon start PPE will be required and can be provided Any successful candidate would need to complete a registration process with SkyBlue Solutions prior to start and present Right to Work documentation To apply for this role please forward your CV and contact details or call on (Apply online only) for more information SkyBlue Solutions look forward to receiving your application This is a SkyBlue Solutions vacancy and we are operating as an employment Business/Agency in this instance. As an Equal Opportunities organisation SkyBlue guarantees that all applicants will receive equal treatment within our application and selection process. We will endeavour to meet the individual needs of all our applicants and make any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the selection process and beyond. Please let us know what adjustments you may require when submitting your application