Experienced School Caretaker Needed - Wansford

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a well-established school in Wansford. This full-time, permanent role offers hands-on responsibility to maintain a safe, clean, and secure learning environment for students and staff.

You will work closely with the site team and SLT to support daily operations and uphold high standards of safety and presentation. A practical, team-oriented mindset and valid UK work status are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caretaker, site assistant, or in general maintenance preferred.
• Foundational understanding of building maintenance and health & safety standards.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented school site at all times.
• Managing day-to-day building maintenance and general upkeep.
• Collaborating with the site team and senior leadership to ensure smooth school operations.
• Fostering a positive, well-maintained environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Communication

Job description

Are you handy around a building, great at solving problems, and looking for a meaningful role in a welcoming school environment? A well-established school in Wansford is seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis starting as soon as possible.

In this hands-on position, you will play a vital part in the daily running of a busy educational community. Working alongside the site team and senior leadership, you will help maintain a safe, secure, and clean environment where students and staff can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented school site at all times
• Managing day-to-day building maintenance and general upkeep
• Collaborating closely with the site team and senior leadership to ensure smooth school operations
• Fostering a positive, well-maintained environment conducive to learning

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a caretaker, site assistant, or in general maintenance (preferred)
• A foundational understanding of building maintenance and health & safety standards
• A practical, hands-on approach paired with strong problem-solving abilities
• The versatility to work well independently as well as part of a supportive team
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills
• Valid right to work in the UK