School Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate School Caretaker to join a supportive and welcoming team in Bolton le Sands. This full-time role includes daily maintenance, safety checks, and ensuring a clean environment for staff and students. Ideal candidates will have strong maintenance skills, be reliable and organized, and have a commitment to safeguarding. The school offers a collaborative culture and training opportunities. If you're looking to make a difference, apply now!

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Practical and resourceful with general maintenance tasks.
• Reliable and able to work independently.
• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school building each day.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct regular checks on safety equipment and building condition.
• Manage cleaning standards and support cleanliness when required.
• Oversee contractors and monitor on-site work.
• Ensure outdoor areas are tidy and safe.
• Respond to maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

School Caretaker Wanted - Join a Supportive and Welcoming Team!

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable, hardworking School Caretaker to support a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester. This is a vital role within the school community, helping ensure a safe, clean and well‑maintained environment for staff, pupils and visitors.

The Role

As the school's Caretaker, you will play a key part in the daily running of the site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and securing the school building each day.
• Carrying out basic maintenance, repairs and DIY tasks.
• Conducting regular checks on safety equipment, alarms and building condition.
• Managing cleaning standards and supporting site cleanliness when required.
• Overseeing contractors and monitoring work carried out on‑site.
• Ensuring outdoor areas are tidy, safe and well maintained.
• Responding to maintenance issues promptly and professionally.

Who We're Looking For

You should be someone who is:

• Practical, resourceful and confident with general maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment.
• Experienced in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role (desirable but not essential).
• Aware of health & safety practices and safeguarding responsibilities.

Hours & Requirements

• Full‑time, school‑based role with occasional flexibility needed. 7:30‑5:00.
• Enhanced DBS required (Tradewind can help with this if needed).
• Start date: As soon as possible.

What the School Offers

• A supportive, values‑driven environment.
• Friendly staff and a collaborative working culture.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A chance to make a real difference behind the scenes in a rewarding setting.

Interested?

Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment to apply or find out more about this caretaker opportunity.

Call Joanne on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!