Caretaker

The Supply Register Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is seeking a part-time Caretaker to support a cluster of schools across Plymouth, with duties spanning general caretaking, maintenance and site presentation.

The role covers afternoon hours around 2:30pm–6:30pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for the right candidate; travel between sites is expected.

Candidates should have prior caretaking or facilities experience; a full driving licence and safeguarding checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, facilities, maintenance or site work is advantageous.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel between sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• General caretaking and site maintenance duties across multiple sites.
• Ensure premises are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Assist with opening and closing of sites and site movement between locations.
• Respond to general site issues and maintain presentation.

Job description

Caretaker – Multi-Site

Location: Plymouth

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Approx. 2:30pm–6:30pm, Monday to Friday – flexible for the right candidate

Contract: Temporary with potential for longer-term work

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to support a school across multiple sites in Plymouth.

The Role:

• General caretaking and site maintenance duties


• Ensuring school premises are safe, secure and well maintained


• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where required


• Supporting with the opening and closing of sites


• Moving between school sites as required


• Responding to general site issues and ensuring a high standard of presentation


• Working flexibly as part of the wider school team

The school can be flexible around hours, with afternoons being preferred, ideally around 2:30pm–6:30pm. Please note that children are on site between approximately 8:30am and 2:30pm, so some caretaking tasks may be limited during the school day.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. A full driving licence and ability to travel between sites is also preferred.

Requirements & Vetting

As this is a school-based position, all candidates will be required to complete the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:

• Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months


• If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required


• Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS


• Right to Work documentation


• 2 proofs of address (e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months)


• Proof of National Insurance number


• Proof of any name changes, where applicable


• Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months


• Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge

If you are an experienced caretaker or have a strong maintenance/site background and are looking for a new opportunity within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.