Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) - Multiple Vacancies, Various Locations - Full-time

Leigh Academies Trust

Ref:KCC-F63-28-S
Posted:08/09/2021
Pay:Variable
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:04/10/2021 at 23:00
Interviews:To be confirmed

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Every year, we employ a number of Premises Maintenance Operatives (Caretakers) across Leigh Academies Trust within our Primary, Secondary and SEN academies. This pivotal role assists 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.

If you’re interested and would like to find out more about the opportunities available, please provide us with a few details and upload your CV. Our Talent Team will contact you within 48 hours of registering your details to discuss what we have to offer, current and upcoming opportunities across our academies.

To find out more about what the role of Premises Maintenance Operative entails, please view the Job Description below.

Some of the highlights of this role include:

Being part of a friendly and support team
Helping make a difference to young lives
Supportive and friendly culture
Flexible and pro-active ethos
Training and full support offered
Mileage allowance
Paid overtime
Fantastic pension scheme
On site parking
Dedicated site office

“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.“

For candidates who would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification, we can also offer the chance for candidates to undertake a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship via LAT Apprenticeships. If you are a school leaver or new to the profession, this programme will offer you the chance to learn new skills and get ahead in your career.

Apprenticeship Summary

Annual wage: Starting salary £10,000 per annum

Working weeks: Monday - Friday throughout the full year

Total hours per week (on average): 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme) + holiday allowance

Apprenticeship duration: 12-15 months

Start date: Variable (dependent on employer)

Apprenticeship level: Level 2

Apprenticeship standard: Property Maintenance Operative

Positions available: Multiple

Click here to view the Programme Information Guide

Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider property maintenance remit. Completing this apprenticeship programme with its transferable skills will enable progression into roles such as a technical specialist e.g. electrical or plumbing, or continuing as a generalist and working towards supervisory and management roles, e.g. facilities management, across a wide range of sectors.

Contact: If you have any queries or would like to speak with a member of the Talent Team, please contact us on 01634 412 258 or talent@latrust.org.uk

Information about the trust

Leigh Academies Trust is one of the country’s largest and most-established multi-academy trusts operating across Kent, Medway and South East London. It contains primary, secondary and special academies and is highly inclusive and successful. Our mission is to deliver “education for a better world” by ensuring that young people in our academies have an excellent start in life regardless of their background or ability.

The Trust exists to support and assist schools to build upon their existing strengths and to help them achieve rapid educational transformation. It has significant experience in running schools, and today includes both sponsored academies and schools which have chosen to convert to Academy status.

In addition to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all of our children, aged from 2 months to 19 years, and their families, we are proud to provide many opportunities for lifelong learning. These are delivered through the organisations under our umbrella: Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub, LAT Apprenticeships and Kent and Medway Training (KMT), which delivers routes into teaching.

We warmly welcome you to Leigh Academies Trust and look forward to sharing with you our passion for transforming lives and shaping communities through great education.

Job Contact Information

Name:Holly Neve
Address:LAT Head Office,
Carnation Road,
Strood,
Rochester,
Kent,
ME2 2SX
Telephone: 01634 412 258
Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

Documents

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Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) Job Description