Caretaker

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Caretaker for a school in Mansfield, England. The successful candidate will manage maintenance and security of the site, ensuring a safe environment for all. Key responsibilities include overseeing cleaning services, conducting safety checks, and managing contractors. Ideal candidates should have previous maintenance experience and be ready to work flexible hours. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for progression through CPD courses.

Benefits

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caretaker or in a similar maintenance role is essential.
• Ability to manage safety checks and emergency protocols.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver effective care‑taking, cleaning, and maintenance services.
• Ensure site security and safety, including alarm response and emergency call‑outs.
• Plan and oversee maintenance works and manage compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Experience in maintenance roles

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job description

Job Overview

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a school in Mansfield who are looking for a permanent Caretaker to fulfil a vacancy. The ideal person would need to be local, as the hours are split throughout the day to best service the needs of the school. You'll be working closely with the School Business Manager to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient site as well as a safe environment that adheres to the needs of the premises. If you're someone with experience working as a Caretaker in a previous role, or have experience working in a maintenance role, this could be for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver effective care‑taking, cleaning, and maintenance services across the whole school site.
• Ensure site security and safety, including opening/locking up, alarm response, emergency call‑outs, and out‑of‑hours cover.
• Manage maintenance of buildings, plant, equipment, and grounds, including statutory checks (fire, water, heating) and seasonal safety tasks.
• Plan and oversee proactive and reactive maintenance works, minor repairs, and contractors, ensuring compliance with H&S and safeguarding requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and site presentation, including line management of cleaning staff and manual handling/set‑up duties as needed.
• Work within organisational policies, H&S risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures, with flexibility to attend evenings/weekends and complete required training.

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Application Process

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.