Caretaker

TES; Oldham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Flexible work

Wide opportunities near you

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term placements

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

The Education Specialists are supporting a secondary school in Oldham, seeking a reliable caretaker to ensure safety, cleanliness and smooth running of the school premises. This role emphasizes teamwork and maintaining a welcoming environment for staff and pupils.

Key duties include general maintenance, site checks, opening/locking the premises daily, monitoring heating and safety systems, and assisting with deliveries and health & safety procedures. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, facilities or site management roles.
• Practical maintenance skills and ability to carry out repairs.
• Reliable, trustworthy and flexible approach.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and site checks.
• Open and secure the premises daily.
• Monitor heating, lighting and safety systems.
• Support with deliveries, events and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Job description

If you’re a reliable and practical individual with a strong sense of responsibility, this caretaker role could be a great fit. The Education Specialists are supporting a secondary school in Oldham, seeking a caretaker to ensure the safety, cleanliness and smooth running of the school premises. This is a setting that values teamwork and takes pride in maintaining a welcoming environment for staff and pupils alike.

About the School in Oldham

• Well-maintained site with modern facilities
• Supportive senior leadership and friendly staff team
• Strong community ethos and positive working environment

Caretaker Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and site checks
• Open and secure the premises daily
• Monitor heating, lighting and safety systems
• Support with deliveries, events and health & safety procedures

Why Work with The Education Specialists?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• Can offer you flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Access to a wide range of opportunities near you thanks to our strong relationships with the schools in your area
• Dedicated local consultant for ongoing support and feedback
• Long-term placements with the opportunity to go permanent
• £150 refer-a-Friend bonus scheme. Make your referrals HERE

What We’re Looking For in a Caretaker

• Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities or site management role
• Practical skills and understanding of basic maintenance
• Reliable, trustworthy and flexible approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

The Education Specialists, part of Operam Education Group, is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safer-recruitment checks in line with DfE guidelines.