Experienced School Caretaker Required For A Primary School In Woking

Marchant Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is aiding a welcoming primary school in Woking, Surrey to recruit a dependable School Caretaker. You will support maintenance, security and upkeep of the premises, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils and staff.

The role involves opening and securing buildings, carrying out routine inspections, minor repairs, health and safety checks, and coordinating with contractors. Previous school-site experience is essential and DBS clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a caretaker, premises assistant or site operative within a school is essential.
• Practical maintenance skills and confidence completing minor repairs.
• Understanding of school-site security, health and safety and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills and a reliable, hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to support site opening, locking and occasional school events.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school buildings and external areas.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and reporting maintenance issues.
• Completing minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Checking entrances, playgrounds, corridors and communal areas for safety and tidiness.
• Supporting health and safety checks and maintaining site records.
• Assisting with preparation of classrooms, halls and other spaces for activities.
• Liaising with contractors and reporting concerns on site work.
• Responding to urgent premises issues and supporting emergency procedures when required.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance skills

Security & safeguarding understanding

Independent working

Communication skills

Flexibility for events

Job description

Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A welcoming primary school in Woking is looking to appoint a dependable and practical School Caretaker to support the maintenance, security and general upkeep of its premises. The school requires someone who understands the importance of providing a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Previous school site experience is essential, as the successful candidate will need to understand the specific operational and safeguarding requirements of an active school site.

About the Role

Working alongside the school's premises team and senior leadership, the caretaker will help ensure the buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and ready for daily use. Duties will include:

• Opening and securing the school buildings and external areas.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and reporting maintenance issues.
• Completing minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Checking that entrances, playgrounds, corridors and communal areas remain safe and tidy.
• Supporting health and safety checks and maintaining relevant site records.
• Assisting with the preparation of classrooms, halls and other spaces for school activities.
• Liaising with contractors and reporting any concerns regarding work carried out on site.
• Responding to urgent premises issues and supporting emergency procedures when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a caretaker, premises assistant or site operative within a school is essential.
• Practical maintenance skills and confidence completing minor repairs.
• An understanding of school-site security, health and safety and safeguarding.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills and a reliable, hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to support site opening, locking and occasional school events.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.