Caretaker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to maintain a safe and clean environment for a school in Okehampton. Responsibilities include general maintenance, monitoring security systems, and setting up events. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and be committed to health and safety standards. Benefits include exclusive deals and wellness services.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Wellness services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Must be committed to health & safety and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure the security and safety of the site.
• Monitor heating, lighting, and alarm systems.
• Oversee site access for contractors.
• Maintain cleanliness of the school grounds.
• Set up furniture/equipment for events.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Practical skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and skilled Caretaker to join a friendly school community. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Caretaker:

• Opening and closing the school premises

• General maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY

• Ensuring the security and safety of the site

• Monitoring heating, lighting and alarm systems

• Liaising with contractors and overseeing site access when necessary

• Keeping the school grounds clean and tidy

• Supporting with setting up furniture/equipment for school events

Ideal Caretaker:

• Have previous experience in a similar role (not essential but desirable)

• Be trustworthy, practical, and able to use initiative

• Have good communication and organisational skills as a Caretaker.

• Be physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks

• Be committed to health & safety and safeguarding standards

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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