Caretaker / Janitor

Amey; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Community days

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Amey seeks a permanent Travelling Caretaker/Janitor based at Hillpark Secondary School, Glasgow, supporting schools across the Glasgow Schools account. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rotating early and late shifts.

A full driving licence is essential to travel between sites. You will carry out DIY, maintenance and minor repairs, check heating, lighting and alarms, and help keep buildings safe and secure.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is essential, as you will travel between multiple schools across the Glasgow account.
• Flexibility to work the required early and late shift pattern, Monday to Friday.
• Practical DIY skills and previous experience carrying out minor repairs.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively across different school locations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A strong commitment to maintaining health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and smooth running of school premises across the Glasgow Schools account.
• Carry out day-to-day DIY, maintenance and minor repairs, including furniture, fixtures and wall repairs.
• Check heating, lighting and alarm systems to help ensure they are working correctly.
• Help keep buildings safe and secure, including checking doors and windows when premises are not in use.
• Set up and clear away tables and chairs for meetings, assemblies and other school activities.
• Help maintain external areas through litter picking and general clearance.

Skills

Full driving licence

Early and late shift flexibility

DIY maintenance skills

Multisite coordination

Communication skills

Health & safety commitment

Job description

Travelling Caretaker/Janitor – Glasgow Schools

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Travelling Caretaker/Janitor based at Hillpark Secondary School, Glasgow, supporting schools across our wider Glasgow Schools account.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Shift pattern: You will work a rotating early and late shift pattern:

• Early shift: 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Late shift: 1:00pm – 9:30pm

A full driving licence is essential as this is a travelling role and you will be required to work across different schools within the Glasgow account.

Join Our Team

Join our vibrant, inclusive Glasgow Schools team, delivering critical facilities services that help create safe, secure and well-maintained learning environments.

While Hillpark Secondary School will be your base, this is a travelling role, and you could be required to work at any of the schools across our Glasgow account, providing essential cover and support where needed.

Every day, our people help create high-quality learning environments that enable teachers and pupils to get the most from their schools.

What You Will Do

• Help ensure the safe and smooth running of school premises across the Glasgow Schools account.
• Carry out day-to-day DIY, maintenance and minor repairs, including furniture, fixtures and wall repairs.
• Check heating, lighting and alarm systems to help ensure they are working correctly.
• Help keep buildings safe and secure, including checking doors and windows when premises are not in use.
• Set up and clear away tables and chairs for meetings, assemblies and other school activities.
• Help maintain external areas through litter picking and general clearance.

What You Will Bring

• A full driving licence is essential, as you will travel between multiple schools across the Glasgow account
• Flexibility to work the required early and late shift pattern, Monday to Friday.
• Practical DIY skills and previous experience carrying out minor repairs.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively across different school locations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A strong commitment to maintaining health and safety standards.

Inclusive Hiring

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development or training to support your growth.

Safeguarding and Security

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.

You will be required to undertake an enhanced PVG check before commencing employment.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine.

Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth – Shine in your career with opportunities to progress into roles such as Senior Janitor or within Facilities Management.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Give Back to Community – Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks, which connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day, our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work, shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey, we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.