Caretaker

The Supply Register Ltd.; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is seeking a Caretaker for temporary cover at a school in Burton-on-Trent. The role runs from 2 November to 18 December 2026, Monday to Friday, with early start hours around 6:30am to 10:30am and potential extension to lunchtime.

Responsibilities include opening and securing premises, routine site checks, maintaining safety and security, basic maintenance, and assisting with contractors and staff. DBS checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• References: minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months
• Enhanced DBS: preferably on Update Service; otherwise willingness to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
• Right to Work documentation
• 2 proofs of address within last 3 months/12 months for council tax
• Proof of National Insurance number

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises
• Carrying out routine site and security checks
• Ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well maintained
• General caretaking and basic maintenance duties
• Reporting maintenance, health and safety or security issues
• Moving equipment and furniture as required
• Supporting contractors, visitors and school staff
• General upkeep of the school premises
• Assisting with any other reasonable site duties

Job description

Caretaker – Temporary Cover

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Role: Caretaker

Contract: Temporary

Dates: 2nd November – 18th December 2026

Hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30am–10:30am, with the possibility of extending to lunchtime

Start Date: 2nd November

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to provide temporary cover at a school in Burton-on-Trent for approximately 7 weeks.

The Role

Duties are likely to include:

• Opening and securing the school premises
• Carrying out routine site and security checks
• Ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well maintained
• General caretaking and basic maintenance duties
• Reporting any maintenance, health and safety or security issues
• Moving equipment and furniture where required
• Supporting contractors, visitors and school staff
• General upkeep of the school premises
• Assisting with any other reasonable site duties

The role is expected to run from 2nd November to 18th December, Monday to Friday.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. Reliability is essential, particularly due to the early start time.

Requirements & Vetting

• Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months
• If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required
• Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
• Right to Work documentation
• 2 proofs of address – e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months
• Proof of National Insurance number
• Proof of any name changes, where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months
• Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge

Burton-on-Trent 2nd November – 18th December 2026 Approx. 6:30am–10:30am, potentially until lunchtime Monday–Friday