Maintenance Caretaker

Joneshouse Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Maintenance Caretaker in Greater London to support maintenance tasks in a nurturing environment for students. The role involves conducting safety checks, managing maintenance schedules, and overseeing contractors. Benefits include a NEST pension scheme, enhanced pay based on experience, and professional training opportunities. Candidates with a strong background in multi-skilled maintenance are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to blue light discounts

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and record regular safety checks.
• Complete maintenance tasks as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Plan and manage a decoration schedule.
• Oversee contractors to ensure high-quality work.
• Maintain the school grounds.
• Clear pathways and entrances for pedestrian safety.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as requested.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance operative

Ability to work without supervision

Organised

Pragmatic problem-solving

Job description

Maintenance Caretaker

Scunthorpe DN17

Starting from £30k | Full Time

Good Ofsted Rating

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Caretaker to support a wide range of maintenance and site-related tasks.

Our College is an independent SEMH specialist school for students aged 11-16, many with EHCPs and diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD.

We provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people who have struggled in mainstream schools or face exclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and record regular safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, playground equipment, and legionella prevention.
• Complete a variety of maintenance tasks as directed by the Head Teacher, such as basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Plan and manage a rolling decoration schedule, to be completed during school holidays.
• Oversee contractors working on-site, ensuring their work is safe, high-quality, and completed properly.
• Maintain the school grounds, including grass cutting and hedge trimming when needed.
• Keep all pathways and entrances clear of leaves, moss, snow, and ice to ensure safe pedestrian access at all times.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head Teacher or the Estates Team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance