Caretaker

TipTopJob; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive and friendly team as a Caretaker in Blackburn, playing a crucial role in maintaining a safe and functional environment for students and staff. This position offers opportunities for professional development and career growth within a well-established school. You'll be responsible for the upkeep of school facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing security. If you take pride in creating a positive learning atmosphere and have a proactive approach, we invite you to apply and make a difference in our school community.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Friendly Team Environment

Bonus for Referrals

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caretaker or in facilities management, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings, classrooms, and grounds to ensure safety and functionality.
• Manage security and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Basic Maintenance Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

Enhanced Child DBS

Job description

We're Looking for Caretakers Who Want to Make a Difference in Our Schools in Blackburn!

Do you take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and functional? Are you ready to play a vital role in creating a positive learning environment for students and staff? If so, we want you to join our team as a Caretaker at one of our schools in Blackburn!

I am thrilled to announce that due to high demand we are looking for experienced and reliable Caretakers to support the daily operations of the school, ensuring that the site remains secure, clean, and fully functional for both staff and students in Blackburn.

As a Caretaker, you'll be at the heart of our school's day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly so our educators and students can focus on what matters most - learning and growing.

Job Title:

Caretaker

Location:

Blackburn

Salary:

Competitive

Why should you choose Us?

1. Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
2. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package.
4. A positive and dynamic working environment within a well-established school.
5. Recommend a friend/ family member and reward yourself with a bonus of up to GBP300 (T&C Applied).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of school buildings, classrooms, grounds, and facilities.
2. Carry out cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to ensure the school environment is always safe and conducive to learning.
3. Oversee and support external contractors carrying out maintenance or construction work on the school site, ensuring minimal disruption to school activities.
4. Manage the security of the premises, including locking/unlocking the school, setting alarms, and responding to any security concerns.
5. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.
6. Act as a key holder and respond to any out-of-hours emergencies as needed.

What are we looking for?

1. Previous experience as a Caretaker or in a facilities management role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
2. Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations, particularly in an educational environment.
3. Strong practical skills in basic maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
4. A proactive and flexible approach to the role with a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment for all.

Requirements:

1. An Enhanced Child DBS or willingness to undertake one (we can help with this).
2. Legal right to work in the UK.
3. Comprehensive CV covering the last 10 years of education/employment history with any breaks explained.

We are looking forward to receiving your application and having you join our school family!

Send me your CV detailing your 10 years career history to # or you can also Apply # and I will get back to you ASAP!