Caretaker. Job in Malton Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Malton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Caretaker in Malton, UK. This role involves maintenance and repairs of school facilities, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience as a caretaker and within schools in the UK. The position offers competitive pay, access to CPD courses, and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a caretaker is desirable.
• Experience working within schools in the UK is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional reference checks are required.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs like fixing doors and windows.
• Perform routine maintenance of school buildings and fixtures.
• Ensure external areas are clean and safe.
• Open and lock school premises as necessary.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks.

Skills

Experience as a caretaker

Experience working within schools in the UK

Job description

Overview

Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a full time Caretaker in Malton North Yorkshire. This role is ideally to start on the 6th October, and will last until at least Christmas 2025. This is to cover a vacant position, so there is potential for this booking to go permanent if the candidate is enjoying the placement and is looking for permanent work. Payment for this position can be up to 18 per hour. The school site is open 6:30AM to 6:30 PM, and operates on shifts that are usually 6:30AM - 2PM, or 10:30AM - 6:30PM.

This school is located around the Malton area, and is most easily accessible via car. There is a large onsite car park for those candidates who do drive.

Tradewind will also support your development during your placement and beyond through our fantastic CPD via The National College. You will be put onto all of the same CPD as permanent staff members, and encouraged to grow.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs

• Carrying out minor repairs (e.g., fixing doors, windows, furniture).
• Performing routine maintenance of school buildings, fixtures, and fittings.
• Keeping heating, lighting, and plumbing systems functional.

Cleaning and Waste Management

• Ensuring external areas (playgrounds, car parks, paths) are clean and safe.

Managing waste disposal and recycling.

Security

• Opening and locking the school premises (gates, doors, windows).
• Setting and disabling alarms as necessary.
• Responding to security issues or alarm activations (including out-of-hours).

Health and Safety

• Conducting regular health and safety checks (e.g., fire alarms, emergency exits).
• Ensuring pathways are safe during bad weather (e.g., gritting in winter).

Qualifications

• Has experience as a caretaker (desirable)
• Have experience working within schools in the UK (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the full CV History
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have experience as a caretaker (desirable)
• Have experience working within schools in the UK (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the full CV History
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced or recently qualified Caretaker looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Bateman on (phone number removed) / (url removed)