Caretaker

Complete Classroom Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Support from dedicated recruitment sct

Welcoming primary school environment

Long-term opportunity with potential }

Permanent employment potential

Job summary

Complete Classroom Services are recruiting on behalf of a friendly and welcoming primary school for a reliable and experienced Site Manager/Caretaker to join their team.

Hours: Monday to Friday (Split Shift) 6:00am–9:30am and 3:30pm–6:00pm. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean and secure school environment for pupils, staff and visitors, with general maintenance, basic repairs and daily health and safety checks. You will also manage deliveries and assist contractors on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Caretaker, Site Manager, Premises Officer, or similar maintenance role.
• Good DIY and maintenance skills with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school each day.
• Carrying out daily health and safety checks.
• Ensuring the site is safe, clean and well maintained.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs (plumbing, decorating, joinery).
• Monitoring and reporting issues to contractors and coordinating on-site works.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

DIY & general maintenance

Health & safety procedures

Independent working

Prioritising workload

Job description

Complete Classroom Services are recruiting on behalf of a friendly and welcoming primary school for a reliable and experienced Site Manager/Caretaker to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and secure school environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Hours: Monday to Friday (Split Shift)

• 6:00am – 9:30am
• 3:30pm – 6:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school each day.
• Carrying out daily health and safety checks.
• Ensuring the school site is safe, secure, clean, and well maintained.
• General maintenance and basic repairs, including minor plumbing, decorating, and joinery tasks.
• Monitoring and reporting maintenance issues requiring specialist contractors.
• Setting up and clearing away rooms for assemblies, events, and meetings.
• Carrying out routine inspections of the school buildings and grounds.
• Managing deliveries and assisting contractors while on site.
• Ensuring fire exits, alarms, and emergency equipment are checked and accessible.
• Carrying out regular security checks of the premises.
• Maintaining outdoor areas, including litter picking, sweeping, gritting pathways during icy weather, and basic grounds maintenance.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, and other building systems.
• Assisting with moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Maintaining records of inspections, maintenance, and health and safety checks.
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and health and safety regulations.
• Responding promptly to any emergency maintenance issues.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Site Manager, Premises Officer, or in a similar maintenance role.
• Good DIY and general maintenance skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload.

Safeguarding Requirements

An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service is essential. Candidates who do not currently have one must be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS before starting employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming primary school.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.