Evening School Caretaker — Secure, Maintained Campus

The King's School in Macclesfield; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Free staff lunch

Discounted Sports Centre membership

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Electric vehicle charging

Job summary

The King’s School in Macclesfield is seeking an Evening Caretaker to join our Estates team. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment across our 80-acre campus, support after-school activities, lettings and events, and ensure the site is secured at day’s end.

Reporting to the Senior Caretaker, you will perform closing checks, monitor access, handle minor repairs and assist with event setup. Overtime is required on two Saturday mornings, with a start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, maintenance, security or similar practical work.
• Basic maintenance or DIY skills and ability to follow security and closing procedures.
• Ability to work independently, stay calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Secure the school site at the end of the day, including locking buildings and gates, setting alarms and completing closing checks.
• Support the safe running of after-school activities, lettings, meetings, performances, sporting activities and events.
• Monitor site access, support visitor and contractor arrangements, and follow safeguarding and security procedures.
• Assist with event preparation and close-down, including moving furniture and setting up rooms for the next day.
• Respond to minor repairs, faults, spillages, waste issues and other urgent site requests within your capabilities.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks, report hazards and follow risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Support evening waste and recycling routines and maintain a safe, tidy and professional site.
• Record incidents, defects and outstanding tasks, providing clear handover information to colleagues.
• Support emergency responses and undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Senior Caretaker or Estates Manager.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Job description

The King’s School in Macclesfield is seeking an Evening Caretaker to join our Estates team. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment across our 80-acre campus, support after-school activities, lettings and events, and ensure the site is secured at day’s end.

Reporting to the Senior Caretaker, you will perform closing checks, monitor access, handle minor repairs and assist with event setup. Overtime is required on two Saturday mornings, with a start as soon as possible.