Caretaker

CER; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time hours

Extension potential beyond October

Supportive school environment

Job summary

CER is seeking a temporary Caretaker for one of our partner schools in DN16 to join the site team. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with an immediate start until 23 October and potential extension.

The ideal candidate will have caretaking or facilities experience, an Enhanced DBS (Update Service), and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include site security, porterage, basic maintenance, contractor oversight, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or site management experience.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo a new check).
• Current training in KCSIE, Prevent Duty, and Allergens in Education.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Site security, including locking and unlocking gates and buildings
• Porterage duties across the school site
• Carrying out small DIY and maintenance repairs
• Ensuring all contractors on site adhere to school policies and procedures
• General cleaning and tidying as and when required
• Responding to and dealing with fire alarm activations when necessary
• Completing weekly compliance and health & safety checks

Skills

Caretaking experience

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

DBS Update Service training

KCSIE training

Prevent Duty training

Allergens in Education training

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Duration: Immediate start until 23rd October initially, with the potential for extension

One of our partner school’s in DN16 are seeking a reliable and proactive Temporary Caretaker to join their site team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant, site supervisor, or maintenance operative looking to work within a school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Site security, including locking and unlocking gates and buildings
• Porterage duties across the school site
• Carrying out small DIY and maintenance repairs
• Ensuring all contractors on site adhere to school policies and procedures
• General cleaning and tidying as and when required
• Responding to and dealing with fire alarm activations when necessary
• Completing weekly compliance and health & safety checks

Essential Requirements

• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or site management experience
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo a new check)
• Current training in:
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
  • Prevent Duty
  • Allergens in Education
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity for the assignment to be extended beyond October
• Supportive school environment

CER is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.