Caretaker

Join our client's team as a Caretaker.

Are you a reliable and proactive individual with a hands-on approach? Do you take pride in keeping a school environment safe, clean, and well-maintained? If so, they’d love to hear from you!

They are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join their team, working across two school sites. This role is integral to ensuring the school environments are safe, clean, and well-maintained for their pupils, staff, and visitors.

Job title: Caretaker
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year
Salary: ALT Grade D Point £24,598-£25,183 Annually, Actual
Closing Date: Midday, Friday 18th April 2025

Key Responsibilities

• General site maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, and decorating.
• Cleaning and ensuring all areas meet hygiene standards.
• Monitoring and maintaining heating, cooling, and other systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Liaising with contractors and external providers as required.

What They’re Looking For

• Previous experience in site maintenance or a similar role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, as travel between both school sites is required.

Why join them?

• Vivup Benefit System.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• LGPS pension scheme.
• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. They expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

They value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.