Caretaker Enhanced DBS

Oxford Spires; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Spires is seeking an evening Caretaker to join a busy educational site in Oxford. The role involves caretaking of buildings and grounds, performing routine inspections, basic maintenance, and security checks during the 4:00pm–10:00pm shift on a 6-week temporary contract.

Applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo checks. The position offers an immediate start and a competitive hourly rate, with duties including room setups and monitoring contractors as

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, maintenance or building support.
• Strong health & safety awareness and practical problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and reliability in a team or autonomous setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking of school buildings and grounds during evening hours.
• Perform routine site inspections, basic maintenance and repairs, and room set-ups.
• Conduct security checks and lock/unlock buildings; monitor contractors as needed.
• Respond to facilities-related issues and report defects or hazards.
• Support health and safety compliance and prepare premises for the next day.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Working as part of the site team, you will play a key role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure, clean and operational during the evening shift. This position would suit an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Operative or Maintenance Assistant with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.

Due to the nature of the environment, all applicants must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo the appropriate checks.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day caretaking of the school buildings and grounds during evening hours, ensuring the site is safe and secure for staff, students and visitors. Duties will include carrying out routine site inspections, basic maintenance and repairs, room set-ups, security checks, locking and securing buildings, monitoring contractors where required and responding to facilities-related issues throughout the shift.

The successful candidate will assist with maintaining a clean, tidy and well-presented environment, report defects and hazards, support health and safety compliance and ensure the premises are prepared for the following day.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a caretaking, facilities, maintenance or building support role. You will be practical, reliable and capable of working independently whilst demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Good communication skills, a strong awareness of health and safety and the ability to undertake light maintenance duties are essential.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this position.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to secure an immediate start with a respected educational establishment. The role offers a friendly working environment, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to gain experience within a busy facilities team.

Caretaker (Enhanced DBS Required)

Location: Oxford Spires Academy, Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU

Contract: Temporary, 6 Weeks

Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate

Evening Caretaker - Oxford

We are currently recruiting for a dependable and proactive Caretaker to join a busy educational site in Oxford on a 6-week temporary contract.