Experienced School Caretaker – Excellent Primary School In Aylesbury

Marchant Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire to recruit an experienced School Caretaker. The role covers opening and securing the site each day, carrying out checks, general maintenance, health and safety duties, supervising contractors and preparing rooms for events, with an enhanced DBS required.

This is a full-time, permanent position with ASAP start. You will work with the leadership team to keep the site safe, secure and fully operational, and

Qualifications

• Previous school-based premises experience.
• Good general maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience dealing with contractors.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise urgent tasks.
• Professional and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site each day.
• Carrying out daily checks of classrooms, corridors, playgrounds and external areas.
• Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitoring the condition of the school's buildings, fixtures and facilities.
• Preparing rooms and areas for assemblies, meetings and school events.
• Moving furniture and equipment when required.
• Assisting with deliveries and supervising contractors on site.
• Carrying out routine health and safety checks.
• Supporting fire safety procedures and maintaining relevant records.
• Reporting larger repairs and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Health and safety

Contractor liaison

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Professional reliability

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Title: School Caretaker
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A welcoming and well-established primary school in Aylesbury is looking to appoint an experienced School Caretaker to join its premises team.

The school has a busy and well-maintained site, with a number of classrooms, offices, communal areas and outdoor spaces used by pupils and staff throughout the school day. The school takes great pride in providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for its pupils and is looking for someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day running of the premises.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school caretaker or premises professional who understands the particular requirements of working within an educational environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with the school leadership team to ensure the site remains safe, secure and fully operational.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and securing the school site each day.

• Carrying out daily checks of classrooms, corridors, playgrounds and external areas.

• Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Monitoring the condition of the school's buildings, fixtures and facilities.

• Preparing rooms and areas for assemblies, meetings and school events.

• Moving furniture and equipment when required.

• Assisting with deliveries and supervising contractors on site.

• Carrying out routine health and safety checks.

• Supporting fire safety procedures and maintaining relevant records.

• Reporting larger repairs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate member of staff.

• Ensuring the school grounds are safe and presentable.

• Responding promptly to maintenance issues during the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working as a caretaker, premises officer or site professional within a school is essential.

The school is looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive who understands the importance of safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment around children.

You should have:

• Previous school-based premises experience.

• Good general maintenance skills.

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Experience dealing with contractors.

• Good organisational and communication skills.

• The ability to work independently and prioritise urgent tasks.

• A professional and reliable approach.

An enhanced DBS will be required.