Caretakers

New Directions; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd are seeking a School Caretaker in Swansea, Wales, to help maintain a safe, clean and secure school environment. The role covers general maintenance, quick repairs and supporting daily operations on-site.

Applicants with prior caretaker, maintenance, facilities or security experience are preferred, and a clear DBS (Update Service or New Directions DBS) is required. The post offers both full-time and part-time options and regular supply work.

Qualifications

• Caretaker role at school site requiring maintenance and security
• DBS clearance preferred or required
• Experience in maintenance, facilities or security advantageous

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and secure school environment across the premises
• Carry out general maintenance and repairs as needed
• Support day-to-day running of the school site
• Open and close premises and liaise with contractors when required
• Be honest, reliable and able to work well independently and in a team

Job description

New Directions Education are currently looking for a Caretaker to work within a school in the local area. You will be responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and secure environment across the school premises, carrying out general maintenance and assisting with the day-to-day running of the site.

The role includes:

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Monday to Friday
• £15 per hour
• General maintenance and repairs
• Ensuring the school site is safe, clean and secure
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school
• Previous caretaker or maintenance experience is desirable

Job Specification

Caretakers are responsible for looking after a school site including the buildings and grounds.

The duties of a school Caretaker include:

• General maintenance and minor repairs
• Liaising with contractors
• Managing heating and alarm systems
• Security
• Opening and closing the school
• Basic cleaning
• Key holding.

Caretakers must be honest, reliable and trustworthy. They must be able to work well on their own using their own initiative, as well as working within a larger team.

Candidates will ideally have previous caretaking experience; however New Directions will consider candidates who have a background in maintenance, decorating, facilities or security.

It’s mandatory that caretakers have a clear DBS either registered with the Update Service or a New Directions DBS.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.