Caretaker / Site Manager

CSS Contracts Support Services Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services company is seeking a passionate Caretaker / Site Manager to maintain a vibrant and safe environment for children. This full-time role involves managing maintenance, overseeing a cleaning team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, providing a meaningful contribution to the school community.

Benefits

Paid holiday during school holidays

Flexible working hours negotiable

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in building/site maintenance or facilities management.
• Confidence to carry out minor repairs.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and cleaning schedules.
• Oversee cleaning team and manage supplies.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs and support small building projects.

Skills

Organised

Hands-on experience

Health & safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Basic trade qualifications

Job description

Are you a hands-on, proactive professional with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Are you looking for a role that combines variety, flexibility, and the chance to truly make a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Caretaker / Site Manager to join our clients friendly and dedicated team.

You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment where children can thrive and staff can do their best work. From day-to-day maintenance to bigger improvement projects, this is a role where your skills will be valued, and where no two days are ever the same.

This is a full-time position of 32 hours per week, but they are open to discussing flexible working patterns with the right candidate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a key holder, including responding to out-of-hours alarms

• Open and secure the school buildings daily, no evening lettings required

• Take the lead in planning and managing maintenance and cleaning schedules

• Oversee the cleaning team and manage supplies and equipment

• Monitor heating, water systems, and safety compliance in partnership with leadership

• Carry out day-to-day repairs, such as plumbing, decorating, and minor works

• Support small building projects and oversee external contractors

• Keep the school site safe, functional, and well-presented throughout the year

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience in building / site maintenance or facilities management

• Great practical skills and confidence to carry out minor repairs

• Organised, dependable, and able to manage your own workload

• Health & safety knowledge and a proactive, can-do attitude

• Strong communication skills across the school community

• Experience in a school or similar environment

• Basic trade qualifications

• Enthusiasm for creating a safe and inspiring space for children to learn

What We Can Offer You

• A full-time, year-round role with flexible hours negotiable

• Paid holiday (taken during school holidays)

• A supportive, collaborative team who value your input

• A well-maintained site and excellent facilities

• A genuinely meaningful role where your work supports the wellbeing and learning of young people

• The chance to take real pride in keeping a busy and successful school running smoothly

Working hours are typically 6am – 9:15am and 2:15pm – 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, finishing at 5pm on Fridays – but they are happy to discuss alternative patterns.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.