Full-Time School Caretaker & Premises Lead

Polaris, company; Kinver; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave (increases with service)

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Polaris Education in Kinver, Stourbridge, is seeking a school caretaker to maintain clean, safe premises and support site operations. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week with a basic salary of £26,402 per year and benefits including pension, life cover and health plan.

You will manage security, maintenance, cleaning tasks, liaise with contractors, and ensure health and safety compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in school property maintenance or caretaking preferred.
• Experience with building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Experience of security, including alarm systems.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and ability to work with contractors.
• Good literacy and numeracy and ability to communicate with visitors.
• Great with children and young people with SEMH needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and secure school premises and grounds.
• Carry out cleaning, routine maintenance, refurbishment and minor repairs.
• Supervise cleaning staff and promote health and safety.
• Coordinate porterage and move furniture/equipment as needed.
• Report issues to the Headteacher and arrange larger repairs with contractors.
• Carry out security duties, lock/unlock, and check windows and doors daily.
• Set and monitor security alarms and CCTV with prompt action on breaches.
• Record health and safety checks and Legionella risk assessments.
• Provide safe access during cold weather and ensure safe learning environment.

Skills

Property maintenance

Caretaking

Building maintenance

Security systems

Health and safety

DIY skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy & numeracy

SEM H needs awareness

UK driving licence

Tools

Alarm systems

CCTV

Job description

Polaris Education in Kinver, Stourbridge, is seeking a school caretaker to maintain clean, safe premises and support site operations. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week with a basic salary of £26,402 per year and benefits including pension, life cover and health plan.

You will manage security, maintenance, cleaning tasks, liaise with contractors, and ensure health and safety compliance across the site.