School Caretaker

Belmont Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a temporary part-time School Caretaker in Staffordshire. The role involves ensuring the school premises are safe and well-maintained during school hours, as well as conducting basic maintenance tasks. Candidates should have prior experience in caretaking or maintenance, preferably within an educational setting, and must hold an enhanced DBS clearance. Work is part-time, 20 hours a week, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or site support role is required.
• Experience working within a school or education setting is desirable.
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks is essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements is necessary.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is due.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site during working hours.
• Carry out basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Respond to health and safety issues and report defects.
• Support contractors and deliveries on site.
• Ensure communal areas, classrooms, and external spaces are well maintained.
• Assist with setting up rooms and moving furniture where required.

Skills

Basic maintenance and repair tasks

Understanding of health and safety requirements

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a School Caretaker to work on a temporary assignment with an education trust based in Staffordshire. This is a part‑time position, working 20 hours per week between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. The role supports the day to day operation, safety, and maintenance of the school site.

Overview

The School Caretaker will be responsible for ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, and well maintained during school hours. The role involves general caretaking and maintenance duties, supporting staff, pupils, and visitors, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Main Duties

• Opening and securing the school site during working hours
• Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs
• Monitoring the condition of buildings, grounds, and facilities
• Responding to health and safety issues and reporting defects
• Supporting contractors and deliveries on site
• Ensuring communal areas, classrooms, and external spaces are well maintained
• Assisting with setting up rooms and moving furniture where required

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or site support role
• Experience working within a school or education setting is desirable
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Enhanced DBS clearance due
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV or contact Leah at Belmont Recruitment.