Caretaker

Dalkia UK; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing resources & support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a reliable Caretaker at Florence Melly Community Primary School in Liverpool to help keep the buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will perform routine inspections, carry out maintenance tasks, and support event setup, deliveries and contractors, contributing to a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience.
• Good practical maintenance and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Open, close and secure the school buildings and grounds as required.
• Carry out routine site inspections and maintain compliance records.
• Undertake basic maintenance, repairs and general upkeep tasks.
• Identify and report defects and safety hazards.
• Support room setups, deliveries, contractors and daily site activities.
• Help maintain health, safety, security and presentation across the site.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Caretaker

Caretaker

Location: Florence Melly Community Primary School, Liverpool

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-10:30am and 2:00pm-6:00pm

Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week

About The Role

We are looking for a Caretaker to support the smooth day-to-day operation of Florence Melly Community Primary School. You'll help ensure the buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, well maintained and ready for use.

Working as part of the site team, you'll undertake routine inspections, practical maintenance and compliance activities while supporting the needs of pupils, staff and visitors.

You'll be supporting a school through the delivery of a safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Open, close and secure the school buildings and grounds as required
• Carry out routine site inspections and maintain accurate compliance records
• Undertake basic maintenance, repairs and general upkeep tasks
• Identify and report defects, hazards and more significant maintenance requirements
• Support room setups, deliveries, contractors and other daily site activities
• Help maintain high standards of health, safety, security and presentation across the site

What We're Looking For

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience
• Good practical maintenance and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, organise tasks and manage competing priorities
• Reliable and professional approach with good customer-service skills
• Strong commitment to health, safety, security and compliance standards

Experience working within a school, public-sector, community or similar facilities environment would further support your application.

Why Join Us?

Join a dedicated team helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-maintained school environment. This is a varied and practical role with an opportunity to make a visible difference to the daily experience of pupils, staff and visitors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including retail discounts, electric vehicle schemes, eye care and technology loans
• Access to wellbeing resources and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition awards and referral bonuses
• One paid volunteering day annually to support a cause that's important to you
• Company-issued technology, uniform and PPE where applicable
• Training and genuine opportunities for career progression across our Facilities Management and wider Group businesses

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.