Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) - Full-time

Leigh Academy Rainham, Rainham

• Ref:MED105-1002-97S
• Posted:27/01/2023
• Pay: £20,789 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank h
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/02/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Rainham are now looking to expand their Site Team and are recruiting for the role of Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker). Our successful candidate will be a committed and self-motivated individual who not only enjoys being part of a team but also enjoys the responsibility that comes with solo-working. This position will assist the broader Site Team with the care of the school premises, a range of general maintenance duties within the buildings and the grounds whilst ensuring the security of school premises. It is an ideal opportunity to be involved in the implementation of processes and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the school facilities.

Our newly appointed Premises Maintenance Operative will assist the Site Manager to continue to develop a good working relationship with external contractors and in ensuring that the maintenance of the school is kept to the current high standards.

Our successful candidate will be trustworthy, reliable, hard-working, conscientious and be able to work independently or as part of a team. You will also need a good customer service manner as you may have to interact with external clients. You will have a general knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills, a good understanding of safeguarding, be able to undertake basic maintenance tasks, and be responsible for the security of the building whilst on duty. Applicants will need a flexible approach to working hours and duties, occasionally.

This is a permanent, full time opportunity offering a salary of £20,789 per annum, starting as soon as possible.

Please see a breakdown below of the working hours for this position:​​​​​​​

Week 1 

6.30am - 2.30pm (Monday - Thursday) and 6.30am - 2.00pm (​​​​​​​Friday)

Week 2 

11.00am - 7.00pm (Monday - Thursday) and 11.00am - 6.30pm (Friday)

Do you know anyone that might be interested in a Caretaker/Premises Maintenance Operative role? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply email talent@latrust.org.uk with the candidates’ name and contact details and we will be in touch with them about potential opportunities across the Trust. *Please ensure to obtain the person's consent to share their personal details.

Benefits of working as a Caretaker at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

• 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service 
• Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year
• You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team 
• A flexible and proactive ethos 
• Training and qualifications supported / encouraged 
• Mileage allowance for travel between sites 
• Paid overtime 
• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) 
• Free, on-site parking at every site 
• Dedicated site office ​​​​​​​

Please note that paper applications are available from our school reception.

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Olivia Couzins
• Address:To Be Confirmed, Rainham, Kent, Olivia Couzins
• Telephone: 01634 412240
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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• Premises Maintenance Operative | Job Description | Leigh Academy Rainham