College Caretaker

Company: Plumpton College
Closing Date: 16-02-2025
Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
Salary: up to £28,896
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Description

Are you ready to take on a key role in maintaining and enhancing a thriving educational environment? Plumpton College is seeking a dedicated, proactive, and hands-on Caretaker to join our team. If you're passionate about sustainability, safety, and creating inspiring spaces, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

This role has a 2 year fixed term contract in the first instance.

As our Caretaker, you will:

Lead the way in maintaining the professional presentation of our college site.
Play a pivotal role in reducing the college’s carbon footprint.
Collaborate closely with the Estates team and colleagues across the college.
Combine hands-on work with coordination to ensure our facilities meet the needs of students, staff, and visitors.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Cleaning & Waste Management:

Coordinate cleaning teams and manage waste contracts to maintain a clean, pest-free environment.
Champion recycling procedures and ensure facilities are equipped with appropriate bins.
Step in to support cleaning tasks as needed.

2. Safety First:

Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and maintain safety signage.
Act as a Fire Warden and support fire safety testing.
Conduct site checks, address hazards, and manage contractors.

3. A Welcoming Environment:

Ensure classrooms, communal spaces, and events are set up and professionally presented.
Keep noticeboards and lockers tidy and functional.
Assist with deliveries, portering, and office moves.

4. Maintenance & Sustainability:

Perform basic maintenance tasks, from lighting replacements to signage installation.
Inspect guttering and drainage, minimizing utility waste and encouraging mindful usage.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

Full UK driving licence.
Level 2 English and mathematics qualifications.
Confidence in manual handling and basic maintenance tasks.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for cleanliness and presentation.
Awareness of COSHH regulations and commitment to safety.

Desirable:

Forklift truck or D1 minibus licence.
Experience in a similar role.

Why Join Us?

At Plumpton College, we are:

Professional: We set high standards in everything we do.
Supportive: We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Enterprising: We embrace new ideas and innovation.
Passionate: We care deeply about our mission and community.
Ambitious & Progressive: We are always looking to grow and improve.

If you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we’d like to hear from you.

The Perks

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and up to 5 efficiency days over Christmas.
Secure Future: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme with life assurance cover.
Convenient Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, TOTUM card for high street discounts, discounted Plumpton wine and short courses, free parking, networking café’s for menopause, LGBTQ+, and men’s health, free hot drink and cake on your birthday, and affordable dining options on-site.
Development: Access to CPD opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join Us in Making a Difference

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, sustainable future for Plumpton College. If you share our values and are ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment