Caretaker

Engage Partners Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a School Caretaker in Slough. The successful candidate will supervise facilities management, ensuring the school premise is secure and well-maintained. Responsibilities include daily maintenance, opening and securing the building, and effective communication with contractors. Candidates must have school experience and a valid DBS check. This role offers a chance for immediate employment and various benefits including pay in line with AWR.

Benefits

Get paid in line with AWR

Dedicated consultant

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts

Retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school environment.
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service.
• Available to interview and start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work across the school with contractors.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use.
• Open and lock the building at the start and end of the day.
• Check heating, lighting, and alarm systems regularly.
• Order equipment relevant to the role.

Skills

Effective communication

Maintenance management

Security management

DBS knowledge

Job description

School Caretaker required for a School in Slough

At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for a School Premise Assistant position in Slough after building a strong relationship with a local grouping of schools. They are looking for an experienced school caretaker with experience managing a large secondary school campus.

About the role

As a School Caretaker, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to:

• Communicate effectively with the facilities team to ensure projects are completed on time
• Carry out day‑day maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use
• Open the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational
• Take responsibility for ordering equipment relevant to your role

About you

• Experience working within a school environment
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service
• Be available to interview and start immediately

Long Term 7 Short Term – 8am till 4pm or 9am till 5pm

About us

We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency.

• Get paid in line with AWR.
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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