Caretaker

The Supply Register; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register is recruiting Caretakers / Site Staff to work across Birmingham schools and surrounding areas, with opportunities to start as soon as possible. We are seeking reliable, practical, proactive individuals with experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or site management.

Candidates with school experience are preferred but not essential; successful applicants will complete safeguarding checks and DBS as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Caretaking/maintenance/site-based experience
• Good practical and DIY skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Reliable, proactive, hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Previous school experience is preferable but not essential
• Available to start as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Open and secure school buildings
• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs
• Complete routine Health & Safety and site checks
• Keep buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained
• Set up and move furniture and equipment
• Support deliveries and general site duties
• Maintain external areas, playgrounds and grounds
• Report faults and arrange repairs
• Liaise with contractors and external suppliers
• Support fire safety and emergency procedures
• Respond to day-to-day site issues and use initiative to resolve problems

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Health & Safety awareness

Independent worker

Communication skills

Organisational skills

School experience preferred

Job description

Caretakers / Site Staff Required - Birmingham

The Supply Register is currently recruiting for Caretakers / Site Staff to work across schools in Birmingham and surrounding areas, with opportunities available for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

We are looking for reliable, practical and proactive individuals with previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or site management. Previous experience working within a school or educational setting would be highly desirable.

The Role

Responsibilities may include:

• Opening and securing school buildings
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
• Completing routine Health & Safety and site checks
• Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment
• Supporting with deliveries and general site duties
• Maintaining external areas, playgrounds and grounds
• Reporting faults and arranging repairs where required
• Liaising with contractors and external suppliers
• Supporting fire safety and emergency procedures
• Responding to day-to-day site issues and using initiative to resolve problems

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or site-based role
• Good practical and DIY skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Reliable, proactive and hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Previous school experience is preferable but not essential
• Available to start as soon as possible

Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements

As these positions are based within schools, all candidates must successfully complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks.

• A minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months
• Three references if they have not previously worked with children
• A professional character reference to cover any periods of employment gaps
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is preferred; otherwise, candidates must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
• Right to Work in the UK
• All other required safeguarding and compliance checks

Please note: Candidates cannot proceed with school-based work unless they are able to satisfy the required vetting and safeguarding checks.

If you are an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, Site Supervisor, Maintenance Operative or Facilities professional and are looking for your next opportunity within education.