School Caretaker

Engage Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education are recruiting a reliable, proactive School Caretaker to join a welcoming school in Manchester. You will support day-to-day maintenance, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, clean and secure, with responsibilities covering general repairs, site checks, deliveries, and coordinating with staff.

The role requires a practical, proactive individual who can work independently yet collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and school colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a school caretaker or similar role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety and site procedures desirable.
• Reliable, practical and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean and secure.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Completing regular checks of the site, including doors, windows, lighting and facilities.
• Opening and locking the school premises as required.
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Managing deliveries and contractors attending the site.
• Reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs where necessary.
• Supporting health and safety procedures across the school.
• Maintaining outdoor areas and ensuring the grounds are presentable.
• Assisting with emergency procedures and site security.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and safety checks.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and school staff.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Proactive

Good communicator

Team player

Flexible

Job description

School Caretaker - Manchester

Location: Manchester

Role: School Caretaker

Contract: Full-time / Temporary, with potential for long-term opportunities

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Engage Education are currently recruiting for a reliable, proactive and hands-on School Caretaker to join a welcoming school in Manchester.

The Role

As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day maintenance and smooth running of the school premises.

• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean and secure.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Completing regular checks of the site, including doors, windows, lighting and facilities.
• Opening and locking the school premises as required.
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Managing deliveries and contractors attending the site.
• Reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs where necessary.
• Supporting health and safety procedures across the school.
• Maintaining outdoor areas and ensuring the grounds are presentable.
• Assisting with emergency procedures and site security.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and safety checks.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and school staff.

About You

• Reliable, practical and hardworking.
• Confident carrying out general maintenance and repairs.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, pupils, parents and contractors.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Committed to maintaining a safe environment for children and staff.
• Flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of the school.

Previous experience as a school caretaker, site manager, facilities assistant, maintenance operative or similar role would be advantageous.

Knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding and school site procedures is desirable.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to a wide range of schools across Manchester.
• Short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop your education-sector experience.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• A straightforward registration and payroll process.

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