Dynamic School Caretaker & Site Technician

Shorefields; Rayleigh; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

The Sweyne Park School is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join our premises team in Rayleigh, Essex. The role is based mainly at the Sweyne Park School with some Trust-wide site coverage.

You will maintain buildings and grounds, respond to maintenance issues, and support safety and security across the site. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance skills, a Full UK driving license, and be comfortable working flexibly to cover after-hours lettings.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school or education environment is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence for travel between sites or to collect materials.
• Basic IT skills and good time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including repairs and general upkeep of the premises and reporting faults and taking appropriate action where necessary
• Maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of the school site, including litter picking and keeping external areas tidy
• Ensure the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
• Provide site maintenance and security
• Respond and resolve maintenance issues as they arise, ensuring any problems are addressed in a timely, professional, and efficient manner
• Set up and clear rooms and areas for school activities, meetings, events, examinations and lettings as required
• Work closely with other team members, contractors, and the school management team to ensure the smooth running of the school's operations
• A flexible, team‑oriented approach with a commitment to delivering a high‑quality service to the Trust
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and external contractors
• The role involves a range of practical tasks that will include manual handling, working at height, and operating in varying environmental conditions
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK driving licence for potential travel between sites or to collect materials
• Experience of working within a school or education environment is desirable but not essential

Job description

The Sweyne Park School is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join our premises team in Rayleigh, Essex. The role is based mainly at the Sweyne Park School with some Trust-wide site coverage.

You will maintain buildings and grounds, respond to maintenance issues, and support safety and security across the site. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance skills, a Full UK driving license, and be comfortable working flexibly to cover after-hours lettings.