Caretaker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in the UK is seeking a part-time Caretaker to support the maintenance and security of the school facilities. This role is ideal for individuals with practical skills in DIY and general maintenance. Benefits include a secure pension scheme, free parking, and access to health services. Join a valued team in a community-focused environment that prioritizes child welfare.

Benefits

Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Free access to health services

Discounts and offers at various retailers

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance required.
• Aptitude for repairs including plumbing and electrical work.
• Basic knowledge of DIY, carpentry, and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and secure school facilities.
• Work with the facilities team on upkeep tasks.
• Flexibility in hours during holidays.

Skills

DIY skills

Maintenance experience

Basic plumbing

Basic painting

Basic electrical work

Grounds maintenance

Basic carpentry

Job description

Caretaker

Scale 3, SCP 5-6

Actual salary £4582 - £4655

7.5 hours per week, Term time only plus 30.hours in holidays to be agreed.

Monday – Friday; 7am-8am & 5.30pm-6pm

Flexible working arrangements to cover 30 hours during the holidays.

Hanley Swan Primary School is looking to recruit a part time caretaker, responsible in conjunction with the facilities team at the HUET for carrying out a range of duties which contribute to the maintenance, repair, security and general upkeep of the schools’ facilities.

This role would ideally suit an individual with experience of and aptitude for general DIY, general maintenance and repair, such as a knowledge of basic plumbing, basic painting, basic electrical work, grounds maintenance and basic carpentry.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team whose work is greatly valued.

This post could be amalgamated with the cleaning post for 1 person.

Benefits

• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.

To apply:

To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to [e-mail] . If you have any queries, please email or contact Alison Harrison on 01684 310364.

The closing date is as soon as the position is filled.

Interviews will be held upon receipt of applications

Start date: ASAP

Further information:

Hanley Swan Primary School is a local rural primary school which is part of Hanley and Upton Educational Trust. The trust is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Hanley Swan Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further details are available on our school website.