Active School Caretaker & Maintenance Specialist

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday increasing with length

Bank holidays off

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee recognition programmes

Volunteer day

Flexible benefits

Sick pay

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a practical, reliable Caretaker to join our team at a school site in the Salford area of Eccles. You will support the day-to‑day operation of the site, helping to ensure the school remains safe, secure, clean, well maintained and fit for purpose for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is an active, hands‑on role combining general caretaking duties, building maintenance and repairs, site safety and cleaning support.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Practical experience or skills in areas such as joinery, plumbing or general maintenance.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the needs of the school site.
• Desirable: asbestos and Legionella awareness; IOSH Working Safely or equivalent; First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs to the internal and external areas of the school buildings and premises.
• Support the care, presentation and ongoing upkeep of the site.
• Carry out routine plant and equipment checks, reporting and logging faults as required.
• Replace lighting tubes and lamps when required.
• Support site security, including operation of fire and intruder panels and key-holder responsibilities.
• Report any unauthorised access, damage or site security concerns.
• Ensure external areas are kept clean and tidy, including external bin areas.
• Undertake cleaning duties and support the onsite cleaning operation as required.
• Assist with the set-up and movement of materials and equipment across the school site.
• Complete planned maintenance and routine site checks, ensuring all required documentation is accurately maintained.
• Identify and report maintenance, Health & Safety, compliance or equipment-related concerns.
• Support the Head Caretaker and wider site team with the day-to-day operation of the school premises.
• Monitor BMS systems and make adjustments where required.
• Ensure Health & Safety and environmental procedures are followed at all times, reporting any concerns, accidents or near misses in line with Dalkia UK policies.

Skills

Prioritise tasks

Customer service

Joinery

General maintenance

Proactive & flexible

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a practical, reliable Caretaker to join our team at a school site in the Salford area of Eccles. You will support the day-to‑day operation of the site, helping to ensure the school remains safe, secure, clean, well maintained and fit for purpose for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is an active, hands‑on role combining general caretaking duties, building maintenance and repairs, site safety and cleaning support.