Caretaker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall is seeking a Caretaker / Site Operative to ensure site security, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The role includes general maintenance, porterage duties, and managing deliveries. Candidates should have experience in site security and maintenance, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in site security and building maintenance.
• Ability to perform general upkeep and repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site and building security.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of premises.
• Perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Manage deliveries and waste removal.

Skills

Site security awareness

General maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Porterage duties

Job description

Post: Caretaker / Site Operative

Responsible to: Facilities Manager

Salary: Grade 5 point 9 – 17 (£27,254 - £31,022)

Contract/Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Full Time

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week over a fortnightly shift pattern:

Shift 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Shift 2: 1:30pm – 9:30pm

Some weekend working and flexibility will be required.

Purpose of Post

• Site and building security
• Cleanliness and good order of premises and grounds
• Compliance with health and safety requirements
• Maintenance and repairs as necessary
• Porterage of school deliveries

The following outline gives a range of duties and responsibilities which reflect the position:

General

• Upkeep of general care of the school
• Storing and arranging removal of waste
• Ensure litter bins are regularly emptied
• General maintenance and minor repair work
• General porterage duties and moving of furniture
• Checking damage/security daily on arrival at the premises
• Lettings as required – opening, closing and general duties
• Preparation of halls for functions as required
• Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc. as required
• Receive and check goods and supplies and deliver to appropriate place for storage
• Ensure clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
• Carry out routine testing and recording to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and environmental standards
• Report building, furniture, fittings and equipment defects to the Facilities Manager
• Inspect, test and maintain swimming pool water and plant
• Any other work deemed appropriate by the Facilities Manager

Security

• Open and close the school, unlocking and locking appropriate gates, doors, windows and buildings for the purpose of school use
• Activate and deactivate school alarm systems
• Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours intruder alarm activation
• Register as main key holder and be the point of contact in an emergency call out situation
• Allow access to builders/contractors working on site during holiday or weekend periods
• Check the proper operation and function of all alarms, emergency exits and entrances and ensure that fire-fighting equipment is in place

External Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas and empty litter bins as necessary
• Clean and clear drains and gullies and ensure effective and healthy operation
• Inspect outside fabric of school and report/repair defects as appropriate
• Check roofs for debris, moss growth, etc.
• Inspect gates, fences, lights, etc. and report/repair defects as necessary
• Remove or obscure graffiti as instructed
• Keep hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
• Make safe any hazards and ensure that area is cordoned off
• Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure safety of students, parents, staff and visitors

Heating, Lighting and Water

• Switch off all lights and appropriate electrical sockets
• Read and record gas, water and electric meters
• Monitor and set heating system controls and boilers
• Be aware of the location of all stopcocks and utilities isolation valves
• Ensure boiler plant rooms are clean and free of flammable material
• Assist with energy conservation within the premises to ensure good practices are adopted at all times

Minibus/Van

• Carry out weekly inspections of school vehicles
• Facilitate maintenance/repairs
• Ensure fuel levels are maintained
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean inside and out

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend team and staff meetings
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head teacher
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Closing Date

Monday 02nd February 2026

Interviews w/c 09th February 2026

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Visits to School

For further information, please contact the school either by email [e-mail] or by telephoning on 01922 743988 ex 2224

Applying

Apply via The Mercian Trust portal

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject toappropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to dis- ... details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.