About the Role
One of our top facilities management company is seeking a proactive, customer-focused Facilities Assistant / Caretaker to join our team at a local school site. Acting as a key point of contact between the company and the school, you will oversee all aspects of general site management, including opening/locking up, building maintenance, porterage, and security.
Location: Knowsley (covering multiple school sites across the area) Pay Rate: £13.02 + holiday pay, or £14.30 without holiday pay (PAYE) contract: 28th Sept - 31st Dec 2026 Hours : 37.5 hours per week (30-minute daily break) Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, rotating shifts (Early: 06:00 - 14:00 | Late: 13:00 - 21:00). Must be flexible to cover both shifts. Occasional weekend work and out-of-hours overtime required.
Key Responsibilities
Site Access & Security: Lock and unlock school buildings, carry out regular security patrols, manage visitor/contractor sign-ins, and supervise the site during community use.
Maintenance & Compliance: Conduct planned maintenance (including fire alarm testing and water checks), complete minor reactive repairs (e.g., painting, fixtures), and record monthly meter readings.
Health & Safety: Issue access permits to external contractors, adhere strictly to COSHH guidelines for chemical storage, and report any health, safety, or environmental issues.
General Site Support: Handle daily porterage requests, keep all equipment in good repair, maintain site documentation, and complete minor works as directed by the Site Manager.
Requirements & Qualifications
DBS Check: Enhanced DBS is essential.
Driving License: Full driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel between multiple school sites in Knowsley will be required.
Footwear: Must possess your own safety boots/shoes (all other PPE provided).
Skills: Practical DIY/maintenance ability, strong Health & Safety awareness, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to prioritize under pressure.
If this is something you, or anyone you know would be interested in please email a copy of your CV and DBS or call/text (phone number removed)
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Salary description
£13.02 - £14.24 per hour