School Caretaker

Manpower (United Kingdom); Maesteg; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (PAYE)

DBS check covered by Manpower

Immediate start

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking a School Caretaker in Maesteg, Wales, for a temporary 1–2 month role with split shifts. You will maintain the school site, security and presentation, ensuring safety and adherence to health and safety standards.

The role requires practical maintenance skills, reliability and the ability to work independently while coordinating with staff and contractors. Weekly PAYE pay and an immediate start are available.

Qualifications

• Has previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site management experience.
• Practical and confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring the school grounds are clean, tidy and well-maintained.
• Conducting health and safety checks such as legionella, fire alarm testing etc.
• Monitoring contractors whilst on site.
• Setting up rooms for meetings, events and school activities.
• Reporting maintenance issues and larger repairs.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance experience

Health and safety

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Location: Maesteg. Hours: 6.00 am - 9.30 am and 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm (split shifts), Monday to Friday. Salary: £14.14 per hour. Contract: Temporary. Duration: 1-2 months.

Are you a hands-on individual who enjoys maintenance work and takes pride in keeping buildings safe, secure and well-presented?

We are recruiting a dedicated School Caretaker on behalf of our client.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and presentation of the school premises. You will play an important role in ensuring the site is safe, compliant and operating efficiently.

• Opening and closing the school site
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensuring the school grounds are clean, tidy and well-maintained
• Conducting health and safety checks such as legionella, fire alarm testing etc
• Monitoring contractors whilst on site
• Setting up rooms for meetings, events and school activities
• Reporting maintenance issues and larger repairs

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site management experience
• Be practical and confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
• Have a good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Possess good communication skills and a positive approach
• Be flexible to support the needs of the school

Additional Information

Weekly pay (PAYE)

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Manpower covers the cost of the DBS. The role offers an immediate start date subject to the above.