Caretaker

Schools’ Choice; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Bramcote Hills Primary, NG9 3GE. The role involves maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will cover 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:30, 52 weeks a year, and undertake routine checks and basic maintenance. Key responsibilities include opening and securing premises, monitoring safety, supporting contractors, and reporting issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Caretaker role requires prior caretaking, site management or maintenance experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises as required.
• Carrying out routine health and safety checks.
• Undertaking basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Monitoring the condition of the building and grounds.
• Supporting contractors and site visitors when required.
• Ensuring the school site remains clean, safe and welcoming.
• Reporting maintenance issues and hazards promptly.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

Are you passionate about maintaining safe, secure, and welcoming environments? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our Facilities Team.

Who are Vertas?

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Based at Bramcote Hills Primary, NG9 3GE, you will be working 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:30, 52 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and securing the school premises as required
• Carrying out routine health and safety checks
• Undertaking basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Monitoring the condition of the building and grounds
• Supporting contractors and site visitors when required
• Ensuring the school site remains clean, safe and welcoming
• Reporting maintenance issues and hazards promptly

Who are we looking for?

• Previous caretaking, site management or maintenance experience is desirable
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• An understanding of health and safety requirements
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation

What You'll Bring

• A passion for delivering excellent service
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A practical approach to maintenance and site care
• The right to work in the UK

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Pre-employment checks

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
• Right to Work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
• Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
• Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.