Caretaker - Liverpool. Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is supporting a respected secondary school in Liverpool in hiring a proactive Caretaker. The successful candidate will ensure the site is safe, secure, and well-maintained for daily use. This role requires excellent organisational skills, practical abilities, and a reliable, self-motivated attitude. Candidates should be knowledgeable about health and safety guidelines, with experience in a school setting considered desirable. Opportunities to support school events may require flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and reliable individual needed.
• Practical skills applicable to caretaking role.
• Knowledge of health & safety guidance essential.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general and routine caretaking duties.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and safety checks.
• Set up venues for school events.
• Support staff and students with site needs.
• Maintain site security and health & safety compliance.
• Work additional hours for school events as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Knowledge of health & safety

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be 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 Will

• 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.