Caretaker Maintenance Operative

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable School Caretaker to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality facilities management services within a busy school environment. You'll help ensure the school buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a safe, clean and efficient standard, supporting the day-to-day operation of the site.

What you'll do:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including minor repairs to building fabric, fixtures, fittings and equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Complete routine inspections and daily/weekly compliance checks, reporting faults, hazards and maintenance issues promptly while responding to Helpdesk requests within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain tools, equipment and storage areas in a clean, safe and organised condition, ensuring all health, safety, security and statutory procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the wider facilities management team by providing cover when required, attending training, working flexibly to support school events and responding to emergency call-outs where necessary.

What you'll bring:

• Full, clean driving licence.
• Previous experience in a caretaker, maintenance, facilities or building services role, with practical knowledge of building fabric and general repairs.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, safe systems of work and compliance requirements within a facilities management environment.
• Ability to use maintenance tools and equipment safely following training, with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional overtime, out-of-hours work and emergency call-outs to support operational requirements.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Sodexo UK & Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies.