Caretaker

TeacherActive Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd, Swansea, is seeking an experienced Caretaker to join the college's team on a temporary, on-site basis. You will undertake general maintenance, security duties and caretaking across the college estate, ensuring safe and well‑maintained premises for students and staff.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, full driving licence and the ability to travel between sites; DBS checks may be needed. Competitive pay and 24/7 consultant support offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Caretaker is preferred.
• Knowledge of COSHH, health & safety and manual handling is required or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and caretaking across the College estate.
• Carry out temporary repairs and act as key holder.
• Porterage, room set‑ups and monitoring facilities.

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Organisation

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling procedures

Security procedures

Job description

Are you an experienced Caretaker looking for your next opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an FE College in Swansea that is looking for a reliable, organised and practical Caretaker to join their team.

The College is committed to providing safe, secure and well‑maintained premises for its students, staff and visitors.

As a Caretaker, you will be responsible for a range of general maintenance, security and caretaking duties across the College estate. This will include carrying out temporary repairs, key holder responsibilities, porterage, room set‑ups, monitoring facilities and supporting emergency evacuation procedures.

The successful Caretaker will have:

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant craft or equivalent experience
• Previous experience working as a Caretaker
• Knowledge of COSHH, Health & Safety and manual handling procedures, or willingness to undertake relevant training
• Full driving licence and ability to travel between College sites
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and complete tasks in an organised and methodical manner
• Reliable, adaptable and self‑motivated approach
• Good customer care and teamwork skills
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new DBS

What you can expect from TeacherActive:

• Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through an easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates through the My‑Progression channel
• Market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*
• PAYE payment, giving you peace of mind that the correct Tax and National Insurance are deducted, with no unnecessary admin charges

Company details

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd
• Salary: £14.45 to £15 per hour
• Hours: Full‑time, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Temporary
• Location: Swansea (SA1)
• Working pattern: On‑site

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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