Assistant Caretaker (covering Grantham and Spalding)

Post Title: Assistant Caretaker (covering Grantham and Spalding)

Department: Estates - Lincolnshire

Reporting to: Regional Estates Manager East

Salary: Grade 3, Points 6-9, £24,027.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you looking for a new challenge within a vibrant, progressive organisation?

Do you want to support the education of young people in Lincolnshire?

Can you offer a range of practical skills to help maintain a diverse range of buildings?

Would you like to join an expanding site team who are positive and enthusiastic about supporting students through providing a safe and secure learning environment?

As part of Wellsprings continued development across the region, the Trust requires an Assistant Caretaker to join our enthusiastic site teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate ready for a fresh challenge.

We value our people and supportive working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development is guaranteed.

The role will support Wellsprings Lincolnshire Academies based in Grantham and also to support our Spalding site. This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, to be worked between the hours of 7am and 7pm (to be discussed with manager at interview).

We are interested in hearing from people who:

-Are self-motivated, customer-focused and efficient.

-Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.

-Understand the importance of completing work to a very high standard.

-Have a commitment to supporting the work of passionate education leaders.

-Take great pride in the work for which they are responsible.

-Are experienced in a facilities management.

?Have a strong understanding of maintenance systems and compliance.

Wellspring is in a period of growth and requires a site operative who is capable of supporting the compliance of a variety of sites, ensuring that the best possible environment is provided for staff and students.

Whilst experience in a similar role would be an advantage, for the right candidate willing to commit to the post long term, we are prepared to invest in a significant level of training.

If you have any queries regarding the post or the application, please contact Keith Beedie (Regional Estates Manager East) on 07983 666870.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete our online application form on the below link. CVs will not be accepted. If you need any support with the application process, please let us know by emailing or calling 01226 720747.

To apply, please click on the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/935528982/EDV-2024-WATOE-61706

Closing date: Thursday 5th December 2024 at 9am.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

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