Caretaker

Smile Education; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting an experienced School Caretaker for a long-term, full-time role in Ashton-under-Lyne, M43. The successful candidate will help run the school site, perform maintenance, security checks and ensure a clean, safe environment for staff and pupils.

The ideal applicant holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, has previous caretaker or site experience in a school, and is reliable, organised and able to work independently. ASAP start offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caretaker or similar role in a school or facilities setting.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site.
• Complete daily site, security and health and safety checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Monitor building, grounds and facilities.
• Support contractors and maintenance visits.
• Respond to site issues and report larger repairs.
• Assist with moving equipment, furniture and deliveries.
• Maintain safe access routes and external areas.
• Follow safeguarding, security and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Site maintenance

Health & safety awareness

DBS Update Service

Job description

Caretaker

Ashton-under-Lyne, M43

£16-18 per hour | ASAP start | Long-term

Smile Education are recruiting for an experienced School Caretaker to work within a school in Ashton-under-Lyne, M43.

This role is only suitable for candidates with previous caretaker/site experience within a school or similar setting who already hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Applicants without both of these requirements will not be considered.

The Role

As a School Caretaker, you will support the safe, secure and effective day-to-day running of the school site.

You will complete general maintenance, site checks, security duties and basic repairs while ensuring the school remains clean, safe and ready for staff and pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site where required.
• Complete daily site, security and health and safety checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Monitor the condition of the building, grounds and facilities.
• Support contractors and maintenance visits where required.
• Respond to site issues and report larger repairs appropriately.
• Assist with moving equipment, furniture and deliveries.
• Maintain safe access routes and external areas.
• Follow school safeguarding, security and health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Site Assistant or similar is essential.
• Experience must be within a school or similar facilities/site environment.
• You must currently hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Applicants without a DBS on the Update Service will not be considered.
• You must have practical maintenance and basic repair skills.
• You should have a good understanding of site security and health and safety.
• You must be reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• Long-term placement within a school in Ashton-under-Lyne, M43.
• ASAP start available.
• Full-time school-based role.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS verification, Barred List checks, right to work checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.