Location
Yiewsley Grange, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Hours
38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£28,495.00 per annum (not pro rata)

About the Role
As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange, part of Options Autism. The Caretaker will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the School’s facilities, creating a warm, safe, and secure environment where students, staff, and visitors can thrive. Responsibilities include repairs and maintenance, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, site safety and compliance, fleet management, and other tasks to maintain the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities
Repairs and Maintenance
Carry out minor repairs, replace bulbs, tubes, shades, and address emergency repairs as necessary. Implement and manage the School’s repair and maintenance programme, liaising with contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines. Oversee testing and maintenance of electrical equipment, including PAT testing, ensuring accurate record-keeping. Handle emergency issues such as leaks, flooding, breakages, and security repairs. Perform risk assessments to ensure the building and grounds remain safe and secure.

General Housekeeping
Check and maintain fire alarms, ensuring they are operational and compliant with safety regulations. Supervise and perform daily cleaning duties, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and welcoming. Coordinate the movement of furniture and educational deliveries as required by the School timetable or ad hoc requests. Arrange for and oversee termly deep cleaning and manage the operation of heating, hot water, and air conditioning systems.

Grounds Maintenance
Ensure daily maintenance of the grounds to a high standard, maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the year. Manage clearing of paths, drains, gullies, and the car park, especially in frost or snow conditions. Perform regular checks on play equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Site Safety and Compliance
Maintain records and administrative systems for premises functions. Contribute to the review of school health and safety policies and participate in the Health and Safety Committee. Perform risk assessments to ensure the safety of staff, students, and visitors on the school premises. Monitor the quality of work carried out by contractors, ensuring all safety protocols and procedures are followed. Ensure continuous improvement in the quality of service, cleanliness, and building maintenance.

About Us
Yiewsley Grange provides specialist education for 185 pupils with a range of learning difficulties and styles, taught in smaller class sizes working towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent functional skills qualifications. The school is part of the Hillingdon Grange group, offering personalised teaching in an autism-specific environment to fully realise pupils’ capabilities. The site is commutable from Slough, Windsor, and surrounding areas and is part of Options Autism.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education for over 16 years to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Why Join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of our pupils at the heart of everything we do, so you will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others every day. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Benefits
We offer an exceptional reward package including Life Assurance, a pension scheme with options to increase contributions, access to first-class mental health and physical health support services through “Your Wellbeing Matters,” and a market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista. Benefits include a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance options, hundreds of discounts valid in the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes, critical illness cover, and a Family Growth Support package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave along with paid fertility treatment support.

Experience
Previous maintenance experience is essential.

About You
Possess a full UK driver’s licence. Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills. Able to work proactively to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Reliable and committed to contributing positively to the school community.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required beyond relevant maintenance experience and a full UK driver’s licence.