Caretaker

Vinci; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management provider is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join the team at Glan Usk Primary School in Newport. The role involves supervising events, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have caretaking experience and an understanding of health & safety practices. This is a hands-on role with a Monday to Friday schedule, requiring some evening work for supervision.

Benefits

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar caretaking role is advantageous.
• SSSTS training is a requirement (can be provided).
• Health & Safety awareness or qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise third-party lettings and community events.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks around the school.
• Conduct weekly alarm checks and fire door inspections.
• Maintain school grounds and assist with cleaning duties.
• Set up rooms for various activities and meetings.
• Assist with deliveries and general caretaking duties.

Skills

Supervising events

Minor maintenance tasks

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

VINCI Facilities is seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our team at Glan Usk Primary School in Newport. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school premises, supporting both the school and third‑party users of the facilities. If you’re hands‑on, community‑minded, and looking for a varied role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you. This is a Monday‑Friday role, 10–18:15, however there is a requirement for evening work to supervise third‑party lets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise third‑party lettings (e.g. after‑school clubs, community events)
• Perform minor maintenance tasks (e.g. locks, windows, lightbulbs)
• Conduct weekly alarm checks and fire door inspections (training provided)
• Maintain tidy and safe school grounds, including snow/ice clearance
• Support occasional cleaning duties and floor polishing
• Set up rooms for meetings, assemblies, and lunchtime arrangements
• Assist with deliveries and general caretaking duties as required; previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) – training can be provided
• Health & Safety awareness or qualifications (desirable)

About VINCI Facilities

VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost‑effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower‑carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top‑ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR)

FIR at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.

Benefits

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.