Caretaker

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Caretaker for a primary school, starting immediately. Temporary to permanent role with daily hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

You will maintain school buildings and grounds, ensure safety and security, assist with health and safety procedures, manage site access, liaise with contractors, and support day-to-day site operations. This hands-on position demands practical problem-solving and reliability; the role offers a clear path to permanent

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school buildings and grounds.
• Hands-on, practical and reliable with a sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs to the school buildings and grounds.
• Open and secure the school site and perform regular checks.
• Assist with health and safety procedures and security of the site.
• Liaise with contractors and report issues requiring specialist attention.
• Move furniture and equipment as required and support day-to-day site tasks.

Job description

Caretaker : Birmingham : Temporary to Permanent : Immediate Start

• Caretaker : Birmingham Primary School
• Caretaker : Temporary to Permanent Position
• Caretaker : Immediate Start
• Caretaker : Monday to Friday, 9am:5pm
• Caretaker : Initial Contract Until July 2027

Are you an experienced Caretaker or Site Assistant looking for a new opportunity within a primary school?

Do you have experience maintaining school buildings and grounds and ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils and staff?

Are you practical, reliable and able to take responsibility for the day:to:day running of a school site?

If so, this Caretaker role could be the perfect opportunity for you

Caretaker : The Role

A welcoming primary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and reliable Caretaker to join their team on an immediate basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day:to:day maintenance and upkeep of the school site, ensuring the buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

Duties will include carrying out general maintenance and repairs, checking the condition of the school buildings and grounds, assisting with health and safety procedures, managing site security and reporting any issues that require further attention.

The role will also involve opening and securing the school site, carrying out regular checks, moving furniture and equipment when required, liaising with contractors and supporting the school with general site:related tasks.

You will need to be practical and hands:on, with the ability to identify and resolve minor maintenance issues while knowing when more specialist support is required.

This is a temporary to permanent position, initially running until July 2027, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position with the school.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am:5pm

Caretaker : The School

This is a welcoming and well:established primary school in Birmingham, committed to providing a safe, supportive and positive environment for its pupils and staff.

The school takes pride in maintaining a well:organised and welcoming site and is looking for a dependable member of staff who can take ownership of the day:to:day upkeep of the school premises.

You will become an important part of the wider school team, working closely with the leadership team and staff to ensure the school site operates smoothly and remains a safe environment for everyone.