Caretaker

Copleston High School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Copleston High School in Ipswich is seeking a proactive caretaker to maintain a safe, functional and welcoming site. You will be responsible for security, routine inspections, minor repairs, and supporting events and lettings.

The role requires health and safety awareness, the ability to work independently, and strong teamwork with staff, contractors and visitors to ensure teaching and learning can take place in a well-presented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities management, maintenance or similar.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Site security and access control.
• Carry out routine inspections and statutory checks.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Support school events and lettings.
• Ensure the site is clean, presentable and fit for purpose.
• Respond to site-related issues and emergencies when required.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Facilities management

Health and safety

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

This is a varied and hands-on role that includes responsibility for site security, carrying out routine inspections and statutory compliance checks, undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, supporting school events and lettings, and ensuring our site remains clean, presentable and fit for purpose. As a key holder, you will also be expected to respond to site-related issues and emergencies when required.

The successful candidate will have practical experience in caretaking, facilities management, maintenance or a similar environment, together with a sound understanding of health and safety requirements. You will be organised, self-motivated and able to work independently, while also building positive working relationships with staff, contractors, hirers and visitors. Most importantly, you will take pride in your work and share our commitment to providing an outstanding environment that supports teaching, learning and the wider school community.