This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with the Head Caretaker on day-to-day operations.

The Assistant Caretaker will be expected to carry out a full range of maintenance tasks and caretaking on the College site, which vary from day-to-day but can include; decoration; joinery; carpet tiling, plumbing and general DIY tasks and repairs.

Candidates should have a strong awareness of health & safety, and there is potential for development within this area. We are looking for an exceptional candidate for this key role in the College who, as well as having good maintenance skills, should have excellent communication skills and the ability to build a rapport with both students and staff.

The successful candidate will be joining a pro-active, hands-on team who work together to ensure the smooth running of the College site. The team currently consists of a Head Caretaker who line manages the site team, of 3 others, on a day-to-day basis. This will be an additional role to support the growth of student numbers at the College.

We expect high performance from all our staff and are looking for an impressive individual who is flexible, has a can-do attitude and can add to the hands-on skillset of the current team. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours : 37.5 hours per week, full-time (52 weeks per year), plus half an hour unpaid lunch break. Working day will be 8am to 5pm (with a one-hour lunch break and 2 x 15 min breaks)

Salary : £26,498 to £28,149 per annum, inclusive of fringe allowance, depending on experience

Holidays: 22 days' holiday, plus 2 additional statutory days per year

Why work with us?

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.

Benefits include:
Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out
Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes
Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop
Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party
College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club
Staff clubs/support groups: book club; menopause group; group for parents/carers of children with mental health concerns; carers for elderly parents
Access to prayer/multi faith room
Free eye test vouchers
Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline

Application forms are available to download from our website:

Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own.

Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer):

Closing date: 9am, Friday 26 July 2024

Interviews: To be held shortly after the closing date.

_Please note that applications may be considered upon receipt, and interviews arranged accordingly, early applications are therefore advised. _

_Shortlisted candidates will be notified, invited for interview and references will be taken up immediately. _

_Please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints. _

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,498.00-£28,149.00 per year

Benefits:
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site gym
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person