School Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to support a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester. This full-time role involves maintaining a safe and clean environment for staff and pupils. Responsibilities include securing the building, performing maintenance tasks, and managing cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates are practical, organised, and committed to fostering a welcoming environment. The school offers a supportive atmosphere, training opportunities, and flexibility.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Chance to make a difference

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

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 or send your CV to (url removed).