Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a Bristol secondary school to recruit a hands-on School Caretaker. The role focuses on keeping the building safe, clean and welcoming, with responsibilities from opening/locking doors to basic maintenance and grounds upkeep.

You will join a busy site team, working either 7:00am-4:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm, at an hourly rate of £14.75–£15.75. The school values reliability, health and safety awareness, and the ability to communicate professionally with staff

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities management, or similar practical roles.
• Strong DIY and maintenance skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Good health and safety awareness and safe working practices.
• Reliable, flexible and approachable.
• Professional communication with staff, contractors and visitors.
• DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one via Tradewind.
• Desirable certificates: Level 2 Health & Safety, IOSH, COSHH, Fire Safety, First Aid, Manual Handling, Asbestos, PAT Testing.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing school buildings, including managing keys and alarm systems
• Carrying out general maintenance, DIY and minor repairs
• Maintaining the school grounds, including litter picking and outdoor upkeep
• Setting up classrooms, halls and spaces for assemblies and events
• Conducting routine site inspections and health and safety checks
• Supporting fire safety procedures and ensuring emergency exits remain accessible
• Liaising with contractors and receiving deliveries
• Reporting maintenance issues to keep the school environment safe

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Independent working

Health and safety awareness

Communication with staff/contractors

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

School Caretaker - Secondary School

Location: Bristol

Pay: £14.75 - £15.75 per hour

Working hours: Either 7:00am - 4:00pm OR 10:00am - 7:00pm

Are you a practical, hands‑on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a secondary school in Bristol seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join its site team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in general maintenance, facilities management, building maintenance or a similar hands‑on role who enjoys variety and working in a busy school environment.

Before applying, please consider the following:

• Do you have previous experience in caretaking, facilities management, general maintenance or a similar practical role?


• Are you confident carrying out basic DIY, maintenance and minor repairs?


• Are you able to work either 7:00am-4:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm?

The Role - What will you be doing?

• Opening and securing school buildings, including managing keys and alarm systems


• Carrying out general maintenance, DIY and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry and decorating


• Maintaining the school grounds, including litter picking, sweeping and general outdoor upkeep


• Setting up classrooms, halls and communal spaces for assemblies, examinations and school events


• Conducting routine site inspections and identifying potential health and safety issues


• Supporting fire safety procedures and ensuring emergency exits remain accessible


• Liaising with contractors, receiving deliveries and assisting with general facilities management


• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring the school environment remains safe and presentable for pupils and staff

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities management, building maintenance or a similar practical role


• Good general DIY and maintenance skills


• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities


• Good awareness of health and safety and safe working practices


• A reliable, flexible and approachable manner


• The ability to communicate professionally with school staff, contractors and visitors


• An enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind Recruitment


• Additional qualifications and certificates are desirable, including Level 2 Health & Safety, IOSH Working Safely, COSHH Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, First Aid, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness and PAT Testing. These are not all essential, and candidates with relevant practical experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is a leading education recruitment agency, working closely with schools across Bristol and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and professional service to both our candidates and schools, with over 240 five-star Google reviews.