Experienced School Caretaker Needed For A Primary School In Reading, Berkshire

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a Reading primary school. The role focuses on security, maintenance and daily upkeep to ensure a safe, clean and well-presented environment for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will have prior school caretaking experience and be able to manage routine tasks with a proactive approach, liaising with the School Business Manager and external contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a School Caretaker or similar school maintenance role.
• Practical maintenance and basic repair skills.
• Understanding of site security, health and safety.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site and classrooms.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and reporting issues.
• Undertaking minor repairs, painting and basic DIY.
• Setting up spaces for assemblies, meetings and exams.
• Monitoring facilities and maintaining safe communal areas.
• Supporting deliveries, waste management and movement of furniture.

Skills

Maintenance

DIY

Site security

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: School Caretaker
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing opportunity

About the Role

A welcoming primary school in Reading is seeking a reliable and practical School Caretaker to support the daily running, security and maintenance of its premises. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker, premises assistant or maintenance operative who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that the school site is ready for pupils and staff each morning and remains secure and operational throughout the day. Previous school experience is essential, as the role requires an understanding of the responsibilities involved in maintaining premises within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site, including classrooms, entrances, gates and other designated areas.

• Carrying out routine site inspections and reporting maintenance issues, hazards or security concerns.

• Undertaking minor repairs, painting, basic DIY and general building maintenance.

• Setting up classrooms, halls and other spaces for assemblies, meetings, school events and examinations.

• Monitoring the condition of school facilities and ensuring that communal areas remain safe and presentable.

• Supporting deliveries, waste management and the movement of furniture and equipment.

• Completing routine premises checks and maintaining accurate records of assigned health and safety tasks.

• Liaising with the School Business Manager, senior leadership team and external contractors regarding repairs and maintenance.

About the School

The school is an established primary setting serving its local community in Reading. Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment is central to its daily operations, and the premises team plays an important part in supporting pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will join a team that requires someone dependable, approachable and capable of working independently while communicating effectively with colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Premises Assistant or in a similar school maintenance role is essential.

• Practical skills in general maintenance, basic repairs and DIY.

• An understanding of site security, health and safety and safe working practices.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise routine tasks alongside urgent requests.

• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work independently.

• An enhanced DBS check or willingness to undertake the required safeguarding checks.