Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker for a secondary school in the Wirral area. This full-time, term-time-only role involves maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, hands-on maintenance work, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safeguarding children and basic IT skills. Join a supportive school community offering ongoing training and competitive pay.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, or maintenance role.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Hands-on approach with strong independence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
• Conduct minor repairs and set up school events.

Skills

Previous experience in caretaker role

Knowledge of maintenance procedures

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to manage various tasks

Commitment to safeguarding

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Full-Time School Caretaker

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Wirral area
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (with some flexibility during school holidays)
Duration: Initially for the academic year, with potential extension

Tradewind Recruitment are working on behalf of a secondary school in the Wirral area to recruit a reliable and proactive School Caretaker. This is a full-time, term-time-only position (with occasional holiday work), ideal for someone with a strong sense of responsibility, good maintenance skills, and a commitment to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, or facilities/maintenance role
• Good knowledge of basic maintenance, health & safety, and security procedures
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to manage a range of tasks from minor repairs to setting up school events
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Basic IT skills for logging maintenance requests or completing compliance checks

We Offer

• A supportive and friendly school environment where your work is valued
• A varied and active role where no two days are the same
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Work Through Tradewind?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Liverpool's top-rated education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
• Access to exclusive CPD through our partnership with The National College
• Support from a dedicated consultant with experience placing site staff in schools
• Strong partnerships with schools across Merseyside, offering more opportunities

How to Apply

To express interest or request more information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a short cover letter to (url removed) as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required.