Caretaker

Applebough Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Friendly environment

Team integration

Job summary

Applebough Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable, practical Caretaker for a primary school in Handsworth. You will help keep the premises safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained, creating a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role involves opening/closing, basic maintenance, health and safety checks, setting up rooms, and supporting daily site operations. DBS checks will be required; part-time hours with pro-rata salary offered and a friendly school environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Caretaking or maintenance experience desirable.
• Good practical and DIY skills.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexible and willing to support the needs of the school.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school premises.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are clean, tidy and safe.
• Completing regular health and safety checks.
• Setting up rooms and moving furniture when required.
• Monitoring site security and reporting any concerns.
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the school site.

Skills

Driving licence

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Reliability

Independent worker

Tools

General tools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, hard working and practical Caretaker to join our team at a primary school based in Handsworth.

The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, providing a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school premises.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are clean, tidy and safe.
• Completing regular health and safety checks.
• Setting up rooms and moving furniture when required.
• Monitoring site security and reporting any concerns.
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the school site.

Essential Requirements

• Must be able to drive and hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Previous caretaking or maintenance experience would be desirable.
• Good practical and DIY skills.
• Reliable, punctual and hard working.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexible and willing to support the needs of the school.

Safeguarding

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks.

What We Offer

• Part-time working hours.
• Salary is 28k on a full time basis ( this will be pro roto )
• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• An opportunity to become part of a welcoming school team.