Federation School Caretaker: Site & Maintenance Lead

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated and supportive staff

Positive, caring atmosphere

Supportive parents and governors

Active role in shared school vision

Opportunities for self-development

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a caretaker to support the Federation Premises Manager in day-to-day site management across Oxford Road Community School and Wilson Primary School. The role runs 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am–4.00pm, with a permanent, all-year contract.

The post involves maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive environment, with opportunities for self-development. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and work across two Victorian schools

Qualifications

• Must have good practical and general DIY skills.
• Ability to problem solve and work with external contractors.
• Experience in managing maintenance works during holidays and term time.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills, with willingness to work out of hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day site management across the federation schools.
• Maintain the condition of the schools and ensure a safe, clean and positive environment.
• Work with the Federation Premises Manager to coordinate and supervise maintenance tasks.

Skills

DIY skills

Problem solving

Contractor liaison

Out-of-hours flexibility

Team player

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a caretaker to support the Federation Premises Manager in day-to-day site management across Oxford Road Community School and Wilson Primary School. The role runs 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am–4.00pm, with a permanent, all-year contract.

The post involves maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive environment, with opportunities for self-development. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and work across two Victorian schools