Maintenance Caretaker

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Caretaker to support maintenance tasks across two school sites in Willenhall, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and be able to work independently. Responsibilities include safety checks, managing decoration schedules, overseeing contractors, and maintaining grounds. Benefits include a pension scheme, training opportunities, and an employee benefits scheme.

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

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

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 various maintenance tasks as directed.
• Plan and manage a rolling decoration schedule.
• Oversee contractors working on-site.
• Maintain school grounds and pathways.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance operative

Effective working without supervision

Organised and solutions-focused

Job description

Maintenance Caretaker

Starting at £26,208 Full Time

Between 2 Sites – (B38) & (B60)

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

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