School Caretaker

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational consultancy is looking for a dedicated School Caretaker in Devon and Torbay. This role involves performing daily site inspections, basic maintenance, and ensuring the school environment remains safe and clean. Candidates must have practical maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, and a willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This position is part-time with a contract of 27.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or caretaking preferred.
• Full driving licence and access to transport required.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections and maintenance.
• Ensure the site is secured and safe each day.
• Support with deliveries and contractors.

Skills

Practical maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Are you practical, proactive, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We re looking for a dedicated School Caretaker to join our friendly team and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff.

This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, DIY, and being an essential part of the school community. Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential, as occasional travel to other schools within our Trust may be required.

Join a supportive and welcoming environment, where your work really matters and no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily site inspections and basic maintenance/repairs.
• Ensuring the site is opened, secured, and safe each day.
• Supporting with deliveries, contractors, and minor projects.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Responding to day-to-day facilities issues as they arise.

Requirements:

• A reliable and organised individual with a can-do attitude.
• Practical maintenance or caretaking experience preferred.
• Someone who takes initiative and enjoys being hands-on.
• A team player, flexible and ready to help where needed.
• A full driving licence and access to transport.

Join a supportive and welcoming environment, where your work really matters and no two days are the same.

This role is a 27.5 hour contract a week, working Monday Friday, 52 weeks of the year.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential, as occasional travel to other schools within our Trust may be required. The successful candidate would need to be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the role.

If you have the experience and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up-to-date CV by using the apply button below.

For informal chat, please phone (phone number removed) and ask for Ryan Finch. Many thanks for your interest.

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