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School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative who is an energetic, physically fit, pro-active and organised handyperson is required for a School based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Specific trade strengths in any area such as painting, plumbing and/or carpentry would be an advantage but not essential. Lifting, moving and handling of furniture and deliveries also form an important part of the job. Full health and safety training will be givenSALARY: 27,333 per annum Actual salary 24,405 plus 12% shift allowance of 2,928.60 + Excellent BenefitsLOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, HampshireJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, working a two-week alternating shift pattern of Monday to Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm and 11.00am to 7.00pm Flexibility regarding the start/finish times will be required to cover colleague holidaysJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative who is an energetic, physically fit, pro-active and organised handyperson.Working as the School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative you will help maintain the school site in order to provide a clean and safe environment for all users of the school.As the School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative you will work with the site team ensuring general repairs and maintenance are carried out. You will need to be able to use your initiative and problem solve whilst ensuring that health and safety regulations are adhered to.Specific trade strengths in any area would be an advantage but not essential. Lifting, moving and handling of furniture and deliveries also form an important part of the job.Full health and safety training will be given.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSAs the School Caretaker / Site Facilities Assistant & Maintenance Operative you will be able to:Show initiative, be proactive, have good organisational and time management skillsBe a team player and be a member of the school communityBe able to work in a flexible manner to support the needs of the schoolTake responsibility for security and be a key holderUndertake a range of repairs and maintenance and ensure lighting and heating are operationalEnsure that a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is maintainedCarry out the compliance checks as required (Full training provided)BENEFITSFriendly and sociable colleaguesFree on-site car parkStaff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure CentreEnrolment in one of the UKs Largest public sector pension schemesA tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrificeGood transport linksThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.APPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P13560Full-Time, Permanent, Site Assistant, Construction & Trades Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ