School Caretaker

AMA Admin; Compton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

CPD courses access

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education, in partnership with a specialist school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, is looking to appoint a reliable School Caretaker on a permanent basis. You will help keep the site safe, secure, well maintained and fully operational, creating a clean, safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role covers routine maintenance, health and safety checks, site opening/locking, liaising with contractors and supporting compliance records.

Qualifications

• Experience as caretaker, site supervisor, facilities or maintenance in a school setting.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, COSHH and site compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Keep the school site safe, secure and compliant with regulations.
• Carry out routine maintenance and planned works on the site.
• Perform health and safety checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, alarms).
• Open/lock the site, maintain security and high presentation levels.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and coordinate with contractors.
• Support compliance with risk assessments and site records.

Skills

Maintenance

Health & safety

COSHH

Communication

Problem solving

Site security

Tools

DIY skills

Job description

School Caretaker

Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Ashbourne that is looking to appoint a reliable and proactive School Caretaker on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school where you'll play a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, secure, well maintained and fully operational, creating a clean, safe and positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the school site is safe, secure and compliant with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory regulations.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and planned preventative maintenance across the school site.
• Complete regular health and safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, intruder alarms and other statutory testing.
• Open and lock the school, maintain site security and ensure the buildings and grounds are presented to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and site issues, prioritising safety and minimising disruption to learning.
• Liaise with contractors and support the coordination of maintenance works and statutory inspections.
• Support the Business Manager with health and safety responsibilities, including risk assessments, COSHH and compliance records.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, asset registers and site documentation.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, facilities or maintenance role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, COSHH and site compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and flexible approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Benefits to YOU

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance.
• Exclusive opportunities with our partner schools and academy trusts.
• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering discounts across shopping, travel and entertainment.
• Access to over 1,000 accredited CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• FREE wellbeing resources, including CPD courses and health & fitness modules.
• Dedicated support from your own consultant throughout the recruitment process.
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency.

Why choose Milk Education?

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