Romero Catholic Academy Trust ยท Burnley
Qualifications and Training
NVQ Level 3 in Caretaking or a construction-based trade (or
equivalent)
5 GCSEs,
including Maths and English, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
IOSH qualification or Health and Safety
qualification relevant to the role
Full UK driving license and possess a
vehicle to travel between academies
Willingness to undertake relevant training
and identify own development needs
Knowledge and Experience
Experience in a school site supervision, facilities management or
maintenance role
Knowledge and experience of repairs, maintenance, reactive and planned
maintenance
Experience of identifying building fabric and services defects,
diagnose faults and specify repairs to enable effective maintenance.
Experience of dealing with third party suppliers and contractors
Knowledge
of Health and Safety compliance tests and checks
Knowledge
of COSHH guidelines
Experience of undertaking unsupervised checks and tests of building
services and systems โ such as Legionella, fire detection systems, heating
systems and alarm systems.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify building fabric and services defects, diagnose
faults and specify repairs to enable effective maintenance.
Ability to prioritise and organise personal
workload
Ability to use initiative to resolve a
variety of premises issues in a safe and cost-effective manner
Ability to work proactively with minimal
supervision
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to plan and manage minor work tasks
to time and within budget
Flexible approach and positive attitude
towards work (and to working hours, to respond to issues as they arise)
Effective communication skills (Oral and
written)
Good attention to detail
Ability to drive and use own vehicle to
travel between sites
Personal Qualities
Strong Customer Focus
To act as a positive role model, leading by example
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of
children and young people
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Other
Essential car
user