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Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) - Multiple Vacancies, Various Locations
Variable
Rochester, Kent
The Leigh Academies Trust
Every year, we employ a number of Premises Maintenance Operatives (Caretakers) across Leigh Academies Trust within our Primary, Secondary and SEN academies. This pivotal role assists the broader Site Team with the care of the school premises, a range of general maintenance duties within the buildings and the grounds whilst ensuring the security of school premises.
If you’re interested and would like to find out more about the opportunities available, please provide us with a few details and upload your CV. Our Talent Team will contact you within 48 hours of registering your details to discuss what we have to offer, current and upcoming opportunities across our academies.
To find out more about what the role of Premises Maintenance Operative entails, please view the Job Description below.
Some of the highlights of this role include:
Being part of a friendly and support team
Helping make a difference to young lives
Supportive and friendly culture
Flexible and pro-active ethos
Training and full support offered
Mileage allowance
Paid overtime
Fantastic pension scheme
On site parking
Dedicated site office
“Do you know anyone that might be interested in a Caretaker/Premises Maintenance Operative role? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply email talent@latrust.org.uk with the candidates’ name and contact details and we will be in touch with them about potential opportunities across the Trust. *Please ensure to obtain the person's consent to share their personal details.“
For candidates who would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification, we can also offer the chance for candidates to undertake a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship via LAT Apprenticeships. If you are a school leaver or new to the profession, this programme will offer you the chance to learn new skills and get ahead in your career.
Apprenticeship Summary
Annual wage: Starting salary £10,000 per annum
Working weeks: Monday - Friday throughout the full year
Total hours per week (on average): 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme) + holiday allowance
Apprenticeship duration: 12-15 months
Start date: Variable (dependent on employer)
Apprenticeship level: Level 2
Apprenticeship standard: Property Maintenance Operative
Positions available: Multiple
Click here to view the Programme Information Guide
Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider property maintenance remit. Completing this apprenticeship programme with its transferable skills will enable progression into roles such as a technical specialist e.g. electrical or plumbing, or continuing as a generalist and working towards supervisory and management roles, e.g. facilities management, across a wide range of sectors.
Contact: If you have any queries or would like to speak with a member of the Talent Team, please contact us on 01634 412 258 or talent@latrust.org.uk
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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