Caretaker

Adecco Portugal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is currently recruiting a reliable Temporary School Caretaker to join a busy educational setting in Cheadle Hulme on a short-term basis for an initial 4-week assignment. The role focuses on keeping the site safe, clean and secure for staff, visitors and students.

You will act as a keyholder, carry out light maintenance, support the cleaning team, set up rooms for events and perform daily health and safety checks including fire alarm testing.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience in caretaker, facilities, maintenance, site operative, or similar role.
• Basic handyman and maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing areas of the site as a designated keyholder.
• Carrying out minor maintenance and repair tasks, including: Changing light bulbs; Re-hanging toilet cubicle doors; Operating a floor cleaning machine.
• Supporting and monitoring the cleaning team, ensuring standards are maintained and assisting with equipment requirements.
• Setting up halls and rooms, including arranging chairs for assemblies and events.
• Emptying litter bins and carrying out litter picking duties following break and lunch periods.
• Escorting contractors around the site when required.
• Responding appropriately to fire alarms and emergency situations.
• Conducting daily Health & Safety checks, including checking means of escape and ensuring site compliance.
• Carrying out weekly fire alarm call point tests.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or security concerns promptly.

Skills

Independent work

Reliability

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Temporary School Caretaker

Location: Cheadle Hulme
Salary: 14.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary (Initial 4-week assignment)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:45am - 6:45pm

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is essential, or applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a busy educational setting in Cheadle Hulme on a temporary basis for an initial 4-week period.

This is a hands‑on role responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment for staff, visitors, and students. The successful candidate will work closely with the cleaning team and support the day-to-day running of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing areas of the site as a designated keyholder.
• Carrying out minor maintenance and repair tasks, including:
  • Changing light bulbs
  • Re-hanging toilet cubicle doors
  • Operating a floor cleaning machine
• Supporting and monitoring the cleaning team, ensuring standards are maintained and assisting with equipment requirements.
• Setting up halls and rooms, including arranging chairs for assemblies and events.
• Emptying litter bins and carrying out litter picking duties following break and lunch periods.
• Escorting contractors around the site when required.
• Responding appropriately to fire alarms and emergency situations.
• Conducting daily Health & Safety checks, including checking means of escape and ensuring site compliance.
• Carrying out weekly fire alarm call point tests.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or security concerns promptly.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance, site operative, or similar role.
• Basic handyman and maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, and visitors.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.