Caretaker

EQUANS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Caretaker in Birmingham to join our team. This permanent, full-time role offers £26,728.21 to £28,700 per year and supports school premises, ensuring safety, security and operational conditions.

The role involves on-site presence as a keyholder, maintaining the building and coordinating with school staff. Benefits include leave, life cover, discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in caretaking, premises or building maintenance.
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Physically able to undertake manual handling and work at height.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• The Caretaker is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, care and availability of the education premises, including the building fabric, furniture, fittings, equipment and mechanical and electrical assets.

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible working hours

DBS clearance willingness

Tools

Building maintenance tools

Job description

Caretaker

Company: EQUANS

Salary: £26,728.21 to £28,700 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Birmingham , BIRMINGHAM

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Summary

Equans is looking for a Caretaker to join our team working in Waverley School, Green East, Birmingham, B9 5QA. This is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £26,728.21 - £28,700.00 per annum depending on skills and experience and benefits package. Shift times: Weekday shifts between 6am and 7pm. Some Weekend will be required.

What will you deliver?

The Caretaker is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, care and availability of the education premises, including the building fabric, furniture, fittings, equipment and mechanical and electrical assets. The role ensures the physical environment of the premises is safe, compliant and fully operational for pupils, staff, visitors and other users, supporting the educational objectives of the establishment. The Caretaker is a keyholder and acts as a professional, reliable on-site presence, delivering caretaking, maintenance and compliance activity while maintaining positive relationships with school representatives and stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Practical experience in caretaking, premises or building maintenance
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Physically able to undertake manual handling and work at height
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Who are we?

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day.

Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please contact the resourcing team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.