Proactive Term-Time School Caretaker & Site Maintenance

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bebington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced School Caretaker for a Wirral school. Start date is immediate. The role focuses on maintaining buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

You will perform general maintenance, security checks, DBS required, and collaborate with staff and contractors. This full-time role may be term-time only; flexibility and a proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role.
• Good practical and DIY skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues.
• Reliable, proactive and flexible approach.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks of the site, facilities, and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance issues and report more complex repairs.
• Support opening and securing of the school site.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including basic grounds and general upkeep.
• Assist with deliveries, moving furniture, setting up rooms, and other site requirements.
• Monitor health and safety across the site and report concerns.
• Work closely with school staff and external contractors where required.

Skills

Practical DIY skills

Health and safety procedures

Reliability & proactivity

Organisational & communication skills

Independent & team working

DBS check

Education

Maintenance/trade qualifications

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced School Caretaker for a Wirral school. Start date is immediate. The role focuses on maintaining buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

You will perform general maintenance, security checks, DBS required, and collaborate with staff and contractors. This full-time role may be term-time only; flexibility and a proactive approach are essential.