School Caretaker

Aspire People; Acton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three sites exposure

Opportunity to contribute to school环境

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a reliable School Caretaker to support three school sites across Ealing and Hayes. The role requires travel between sites and includes minibus driving duties, with an enhanced DBS check expected as part of safeguarding.

Start date is ASAP and contract is to be confirmed as full-time or part-time. You will be responsible for general maintenance, safety, cleanliness and preparing rooms for activities, while working closely with school staff to ensure a safe and welcoming

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence required.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Willingness to travel between three sites.
• Experience in facilities or caretaking is advantageous.
• DBS checks and safeguarding procedures compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and basic DIY tasks.
• Open and secure premises; monitor safety.
• Inspect sites and report health and safety concerns.
• Maintain grounds, playgrounds and external areas.
• Set up and clear rooms for activities and events.
• Ensure premises are clean and well maintained.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Drive the school minibus and perform vehicle checks.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth site operation.

Skills

Driving licence

Reliability

Punctuality

Organisational skills

DIY basics

Tools

Minibus driving

Job description

Job Advertisement: School Caretaker - Multi-Site Role

Location: Three school sites - two in Ealing and one in Hayes.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-time/Part-time - to be confirmed

Salary: Insert salary

Driving Licence: Full, valid UK driving licence essential

We Are Recruiting - School Caretaker

We are looking for a reliable, practical and proactive School Caretaker to join our team as soon as possible, supporting the day-to-day maintenance, safety and security of three school sites across Ealing and Hayes.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, secure and welcoming school environments.

As the role covers three sites, the successful candidate must be able to travel between two locations in Ealing and one in Hayes. A full, valid UK driving licence is essential, as the role includes minibus driving duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs and basic DIY tasks.
• Open and close school premises, ensuring buildings are safe and secure.
• Complete routine site inspections and report any maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Maintain school grounds, playgrounds and external areas.
• Set up and clear rooms for school activities and events.
• Ensure the premises are clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent issues.
• Drive the school minibus as required, ensuring pupil safety at all times.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report any defects in accordance with school procedures.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure the smooth running of all three sites.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Reliable, punctual, organised and flexible.
• Practical, hands-on and confident carrying out general maintenance.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities across multiple sites.
• A confident driver with a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Professional, approachable and able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Committed to health and safety, safeguarding and maintaining high standards.
• Previous caretaking, facilities or school site experience would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A varied role across three school sites.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the school community.
• A supportive working environment.

Closing date: Applications will be considered as they are received.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks.

Minibus duties will be subject to the required driving entitlement and other applicable requirements.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.