School Site Maintenance Assistant/Caretaker

School Site Maintenance Assistant /Caretaker

Permanent Role 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Grade E £23,114 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Flexible working hours can be considered

Required ASAP

We are seeking 2 enthusiastic, committed candidates who have maintenance skills/experience to join our school site teams at either Saltash Community School or Liskeard School and Community College. The main purpose of this essential role is the maintenance, refurbishment and caretaking of our schools. In recruiting the right candidates, we can be flexible with the working arrangements for this role if you have specific work-life balance needs. Applications are welcomed from candidates who are seeking a full-time or part-time position.

The role requires someone with a flexible approach and the ability to carry out basic maintenance and caretaking duties for our schools, although further training and support is provided. You will be responsible for ensuring that daily tasks relating to the operation, maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings, grounds and equipment are managed effectively. The ability to work within a team and to work on your own initiative as required are important. There are opportunities to travel to other school sites within our Trust to support work as needed.

This is a support staff role with SMART Trust and comes with the benefits of generous paid annual leave, Local Government Pension, sick pay scheme, training and development, and a welcoming and supportive working environment.

We are looking for someone with:

good maintenance experience good interpersonal/communication skills a desire to complete all jobs to the highest of standards To find out more information about the role please email Ian Foy at ifoy@smart-trust.net. An application form and further details are available from:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2024, 9am.

Please email completed application forms to

Please note we are unable to accept applications made via CVs.

Interview date: W/C 3rd June 2024