School Caretaker

Mitie; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for a School Caretaker to maintain safety and cleanliness at the school's premises. The ideal candidate should possess reliable work ethics and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time permanent position offering a rate of £13.86 per hour. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and commitment to safeguarding children, along with various lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Technology discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Professional attitude towards work.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ensure security and safety of premises.
• Respond to helpdesk jobs and perform PPM tasks.

Skills

Previous caretaking experience

Reliable and hardworking attitude

Ability to work independently

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.

We're looking for a School Caretaker who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules.

Job Title: School Caretaker
Pay: £13.86 p/h
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Threemilestone School - Truro - Threemilestone

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake all required training and follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order and understand all cleaning materials and chemicals used.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
• Respond to helpdesk jobs, unlock/lock buildings, and carry out porterage and room setups.
• Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks, and support out-of-hours building use.

What we're looking for:

• Previous caretaking experience (preferred but not essential).
• Reliable, hardworking, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What we offer you:

• Lifestyle benefits via Choices platform including dental insurance, tech discounts, and dining cards.
• Virtual GP, Salary Finance options, life cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars, training, and career development opportunities.

Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following:

• It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.