Job Title: Caretaker (Education Site)
Location: Buxton,
Salary: From £26,208 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full Time
Reports to: Service Manager
Who are Keys Group?
Keys Group brings together three leading UK providers of specialist education, care and activities - Accomplish, Keys, and Peak - to support over 2,000 children, young people, adults and families across England and Wales. We deliver care through residential homes, schools, supported living and community-based services, creating safe, nurturing and ambitious environments where everyone can thrive.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Caretaker to support a wide-range of maintenance tasks around our site in Buxton which consists of Education and Residential services. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on service delivery for vulnerable children providing them with the opportunity learn in a well-maintained safe environment.
Key Responsibilities
- General grounds maintenance including grass cutting and hedge trimming where necessary.
- Undertake and record regular checks on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, playground equipment, legionella risks etc.
- Undertake range of maintenance duties as directed by the Head Teacher, that contribute to the maintenance of the premises (eg carpentry, plumbing and decorating.
- Create and manage a rolling decoration program to be planned and completed during school holiday periods.
- Manage contractors on site when carrying out repairs and maintenance, monitor the safety of their working practices/quality of work.
- Always ensure safe pedestrian access, including keeping paths and entrances clear of leaves and moss, as well as gritting and snow clearing during severe weather.
- Carryout any other reasonable activities as requested by the Head Teacher or the Estates Team.
About You:
- Essential - Experienced multi-skilled maintenance operative
- Desirable - Previous experience in a similar role
- Essential - Able to work effectively without direct supervision
- Essential - Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
Due to the nature of the role, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken (DBS).
Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.
As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
