This role is a vital piece of the daily school framework, ensuring a safe, clean, and highly secure environment for both students and staff alike. Acting as the core link between the school sites and support services, you will take true ownership of general site management, day-to-day facilities care, and vital security protocols.
The
Role As the Caretaker, you’ll:
Lead General Site Management: Oversee the day-to-day upkeep of school grounds, handling planned and reactive building maintenance, litter picking, porterage, and welcoming reception duties.
Manage Repairs & Logistics: Log all ongoing cleaning and maintenance tasks, proactively identifying and completing minor repairs independently while escalating complex tasks to specialists when required.
Guarantee Site Security: Take full responsibility for unlocking and locking school buildings, maintaining constant site security through vigilant patrols, and ensuring all gates, windows, and doors are securely locked.
Maintain Facilities & Cleanliness: Operate specialized equipment to clean school hall floors daily during term time, keep external areas free from leaves or debris, empty bins for waste collection, and manage reactive cleaning or stock replenishment (hand soap, tissues, towels) as needed.
Execute Adverse Weather Safety: Proactively clear and grit vital pathways during icy or snowy conditions, following strict site safety plans to guarantee safe, slip-free access around the schools. You
To be successful in the role of Caretaker, you’ll bring:
Background Check Requirement (Mandatory): You must hold a valid, current Enhanced DBS check to be considered for this education-based environment.
Driving Credentials: A full UK Driving Licence is essential to easily support operations across local school sites.
Proven Maintenance Experience: Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities assistant, site warden, or handyperson maintenance role.
Autonomy & Problem-Solving: The ability to work completely independently, manage multiple physical tasks effectively across busy sites, and display great attention to detail.
Health & Safety Awareness: A strong operational understanding of modern health & safety requirements, manufacturer instructions, and safe handling procedures.
Professional Character: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, backed by a highly reliable, punctual, and proactive work ethic. What's in it for you?
This leading facilities firm is celebrated for delivering exceptional support services within the UK education sector, creating safe spaces for learning and fostering highly supportive, collaborative team environments.
This position offers:
A competitive hourly rate of £18.00 per hour (paid via umbrella).
A dynamic, active temporary role with the opportunity to support diverse local school settings.
Standard daytime working hours within a stable, community-driven environment. Apply Now! To apply for the position of Caretaker, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV directly to Sabah Lodhi. Interviews are taking place right now, so don’t miss your opportunity to join this impactful local operation
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£18.00 - £18.00 per hour