Maintenance Operative (Caretaker)

Job Title: Maintenance Operative (Caretaker)
Location: Huddersfield Grammar, Luck Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 4QX
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Salary: Up to £27,632
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until August 2027) - Full Time

About the School - Huddersfield Grammar

We are a highly successful independent school in Yorkshire, providing a future-facing curriculum for the next generation of leaders. Our academic results are exceptional, with a focus on pupil wellbeing and character development at the heart of all we do.

Set in beautiful grounds, we provide children from ages 3-16 a caring, supportive environment in which to learn. Children are inspired from the very beginning of their educational journey in Nursery and Reception, and this continues right through the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School.

Huddersfield Grammar School offers academic stretch and an enviable co-curricular programme. We are renowned for our rich vein of kindness and inclusivity. We encourage our pupils to work hard, aspire to high academic standards and we delight in watching them become fully-rounded members of the school and community.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Business Studies to join our fantastic team.

About the role

A Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) is required to assist in the provision of a day-today maintenance function, to ensure the smooth running of the Huddersfield Grammar Schools' operations. Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are kept clean, safe and secure, in accordance with the operational needs of the school and any regulatory requirements.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Opening the school site and buildings in accordance with agreed schedules.
• Locking and securing all buildings, gates and access points at the end of the school day.
• Setting and unsetting intruder alarms and reporting any faults or security concerns.
• Conducting routine security and safety checks of the premises.
• Responding to alarm activations and emergency situations, where required.
• Supporting school events, lettings and other activities that require access outside normal operating hours.
• Ensuring the school site remains safe, secure and compliant with relevant procedures at all times.

What you'll bring

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Building trade experience e.g. plumbing, electrics, decorating
• A practical hands-on approach
• Must possess good communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of building trade skills and/or ground maintenance
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Ability to work with enthusiasm and motivation without direct supervision or
  when part of a team
• To learn new skills, techniques and practices for various trades, health and safety and grounds maintenance
• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• IWFM Level 2
• IOSH Level 2
• First Aid at Work
• Fire Marshall
• Health and safety certification
• Experience working in an educational environment
• Professionalism in your approach to work and tasks set

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.