Caretaker

Job Vacancy: Trust Caretaker

Location: Launceston area, covering 11 primary schools, 1 pre-school, 1 Education for Sustainability Centre & a Central Office
Contract: Permanent, 26 hours per week, Term Time + 12 days in school holidays (41.4 working weeks per year, potential to change to year-round)
Salary: £22,070 FTE (pro rata for 26 hours per week and 41.4 working weeks per year)
Hours: 26 hours per week, across multiple sites on a fortnightly rota

We are a dynamic and growing group of educational facilities based in and around Launceston, seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our Trust Premises Team as a Trust Caretaker. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a committed team ensuring the safety and maintenance of our schools and centres.

Key Responsibilities:

• General maintenance duties across all sites
• Support individual school premises teams
• Provide cover for caretaking and cleaning duties when required
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Trust Premises

About You:
The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and proactive approach
• Be willing to work across multiple sites on a regular basis (fortnightly rota)
• Have enthusiasm and a desire to learn on the job

Essential Criteria:

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate

What We Offer:

• Permanent position with opportunity for progression
• Full training and continuous professional development provided
• Salary: £22,070 FTE (pro rata for 26 hours per week and 41.4 working weeks per year)
• Varied and rewarding work in a supportive team

This role covers 41.4 working weeks per year, including term time, training days, and 12 days within school holidays, with potential to transition into a year-round position as the Trust continues to grow.

Interested in applying?

If you're enthusiastic, driven, and looking for a role where you can grow and contribute to our schools' success, we would love to hear from you. Experience is not essential, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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