Caretaker - Liverpool

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Liverpool secondary school is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join their Site Team. This role involves delivering general caretaking duties, maintaining site security, and ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organisational skills and be self-motivated. Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential. This position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the school community and support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills needed for effective site management.
• Must work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation and reliability are key traits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general and routine caretaking duties.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs and planned safety checks.
• Maintain site security and adhere to health & safety procedures.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Self-motivated and reliable

Practical skills suitable for the role

Knowledge of health & safety guidance

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a highly respected Liverpool secondary school in appointing a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join their Site Team.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Estates Co‑ordinator and will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, well‑maintained and ready for daily use. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated and skilled individual who takes pride in creating a positive environment for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver general and routine caretaking duties
• Carry out maintenance, repairs and planned safety checks
• Provide porterage and set up venues for school events
• Support staff and students with site‑related needs
• Maintain site security and adhere to health & safety procedures
• Work occasional additional hours to support school events

The Ideal Candidate

• Have excellent organisational skills
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be self‑motivated, reliable and conscientious
• Bring a range of practical skills suitable for the role
• Have sound knowledge of health & safety guidance and legislation
• (Desirable) Have experience working in a school setting

Safeguarding Statement

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.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, proof of the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS disclosure. All pre‑employment checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance