Part-Time School Caretaker & Maintenance Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Limefield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a reliable Site Maintenance Assistant / School Caretaker for a school in the BL9 area of Bury. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–6:00pm, with a long-term contract and responsibilities including securing premises, cleaning, external maintenance and basic repairs.

Ideal candidates will have practical maintenance skills, be punctual, follow health and safety procedures and be able to work independently while supporting the

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker or facilities roles is advantageous.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Proactive with a positive attitude and good attention to detail.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures and site instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with securing and locking up the school premises when required.
• Litter picking and emptying external bins.
• Using a leaf blower to clear car parks, playgrounds and other external areas.
• Gritting pathways and external areas after 3:30pm to ensure safety for the following day.
• Deactivating the fire alarm when required and in line with procedures and training.
• Turning off the water supply in event of leaks.
• Carrying out minor touch-up painting and decorating.
• General handyman duties and basic site maintenance.
• Supporting the wider site team to maintain a safe, tidy and presentable environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Basic repairs

Reliability

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a reliable Site Maintenance Assistant / School Caretaker for a school in the BL9 area of Bury. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–6:00pm, with a long-term contract and responsibilities including securing premises, cleaning, external maintenance and basic repairs.

Ideal candidates will have practical maintenance skills, be punctual, follow health and safety procedures and be able to work independently while supporting the