Caretaker

H Squared Talent Ltd; Atherton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Atherton seeks a committed Caretaker to oversee site maintenance, security, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate should possess maintenance experience and a strong commitment to health and safety. This full-time role offers various employee benefits, including a health cash plan and development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare cash back plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Government pension schemes

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Focus on staff wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation by performing various site duties and maintenance.
• Manage site security and supervise the premises.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance/DIY/repairs

Site security experience

Routine inspections

Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent cleaning standards

Job description

Hours: 37 hours per week

Weeks Worked: Full year

Start Date: Spring Term 2026

Parklee Primary School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Caretaker. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can‑do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

The Job

Under the general guidance of the School Business Manager, contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other site duties including porterage, cleaning, maintenance including monitoring of contract cleaning work and liaison with contractors. The emphasis of this post will focus on site supervision, maintenance, legal safety compliance checks and DIY activities. The balance of duties will be determined by the needs of the school.

What are the job requirements?

• Experience in undertaking maintenance/DIY/repairs to plant and equipment
• Site security experience
• Experience in undertaking routine in-house inspections
• Health & Safety experience
• Excellent cleaning standards

Benefits

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships, plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, CBT therapy, bereavement support and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
• Trust wide Intranet to share knowledge and resources

Safeguarding

The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025

Interview date: Monday 8th December 2025