Caretaker

Academics Ltd; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a school in Llantrisant, South Wales. The role covers early mornings and afternoons, with duties to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

You will perform general caretaking, basic repairs, health and safety checks, and security tasks, ensuring premises are ready for the school day. Prior school or facilities experience is desirable, and a proactive, flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities management or general maintenance is desirable.
• Practical skills and ability to carry out minor repairs.
• Reliable, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good awareness of Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment within a school setting.
• Experience in a school/educational environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking, maintenance and repair duties around the school premises.
• Ensure the school grounds and buildings are safe, clean and well-maintained.
• Complete routine Health and Safety checks and report any potential hazards.
• Manage school security, including opening and locking the premises when required.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
• Work closely with school staff to identify and address any maintenance requirements.
• Help maintain a welcoming and safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance skills

Health and safety awareness

Independent worker

Teamwork ability

Flexible approach

School environment experience

Job description

School Caretaker - Llantrisant, South Wales

Pay: £14.50-£17.00 per hour, depending on experience

Full Time - Hours: 6:30am - 9:30am & 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Are you a reliable, hands-on individual with experience in maintenance and caretaking?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and hardworking School Caretaker to join a school in Llantrisant, South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment.

As a School Caretaker, you will play an important role in ensuring the school premises are well-maintained, safe and ready for pupils and staff each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking, maintenance and repair duties around the school premises.
• Ensure the school grounds and buildings are safe, clean and well-maintained.
• Complete routine Health and Safety checks and report any potential hazards.
• Manage school security, including opening and locking the premises when required.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
• Work closely with school staff to identify and address any maintenance requirements.
• Help maintain a welcoming and safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities management or general maintenance is desirable.
• Practical skills and the ability to carry out minor repairs.
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good awareness of Health and Safety procedures.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe environment within a school setting.
• Previous experience working within a school or educational environment would be advantageous, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant maintenance or facilities experience.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay of £14.50-£17.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to work within a school environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the day-to-day running of a school.

Interested?

If you are a dependable and practical individual looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy