Caretaker
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2STDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. during term time this is on a rotating shift pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,153 to £31,015
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to work within clearly defined procedures as a member of the Site Team
Ability to carry out general maintenance work in accordance with requirements
Flexibility relating to working hours
Ability to perform frequent lifting, moving, use of equipment and possible working at heights
Cleaning, repair and decorating skills
Grounds person/gardening skills and experience
Experience of working heating and alarm systems
Knowledge of some Health and Safety requirements; e.g. manual handling and hazardous materials
Experience working as a caretaker or similar role
What the school offers its staff
Membership of Local Government Pensionn scheme - current rate of employer contribution 17.8%
Further information about the job
To provide an on site service including security of the premises and its contents, heating and lighting of the premises, cleaning of specified areas, porterage and minor maintenance repairs.
To be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents. To be responsible for the routine and non-routine (e.g. emergencies) opening and closing of the premises. To report to the Premises Manager trespass, theft or unauthorised parking vehicles on the premises.
To be responsible for carrying out Statutory Compliance Checks in line with relevant regulations to ensure site wide compliance, to include weekly audible fire alarm tests, water flushing, emergency light testing to name a few, all in line with Lincolnshire County Council guidance contained in the Health and Safety manual. Regular checking and recording with the condition and safety of tools and equipment in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
To assist in the maintenance of the heating and lighting of the premises including necessary frost precautions. To report system failures to the Premises Manager. To ensure the satisfactory maintenance/repair of equipment.
To be responsible for the cleaning of spillages and outdoor areas in accordance with the County Council’s standards and methods. To ensure that all cleaning equipment/materials are maintained in a clean, safe and efficient working condition.
To ensure that adequate supplies of caretaking stores are maintained and records kept. To receive deliveries of stores, materials and other goods delivered to the school and arrange storage.
To carry out minor repairs on a daily basis and where necessary report any issues to the Premises Manager which require the attention of outside contractors. To admit contractors employees to premises and direct them to their job location and ensure they meet the necessary standards for working safely and in line with the schools safeguarding procedures.
To ensure that external areas, paths and drives remain free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean, as appropriate. To clear pathways of snow and ice and apply salt when required.
To set up and break down for external lettings and school events as directed by the Premises Manager or lettings lead and submit claims as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Have a clear understanding of the cleaning standards required by the school.
The post holder must have in depth understanding of Health and Safety safe working methods to be used in accordance with COSHH assessments for hazardous substances.
Understanding of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation.
Knowledge of intruder alarms/CCTV and heating systems.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
37 hours per week - some weekend work may be required
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1139 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01427 612354
Local Authority secondary maintained grammar school.
Arranging a visit to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk.
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