School Caretaker

Aspire People; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Caretaker to work full-time in Oldbury. Responsibilities include general maintenance, cleanliness, and ensuring the safety of school premises. The ideal candidate will have experience in caretaking or maintenance and a commitment to safeguarding pupils. Flexibility is required as working hours may vary. Attractive pay rates and full support during the placement are offered. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Office & Technical Consultant for more details.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Full support throughout placement

Referral fees for successful job referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or caretaking.
• Willingness to obtain a valid DBS on the Update Service.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Undertake tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Manage the opening and closing of the school.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced School Caretaker looking for a new role? Aspire People are currently recruiting full‑time, temporary School Caretakers to work across Oldbury. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs around the school grounds
• Litter picking and keeping outdoor areas tidy
• Completing odd jobs delegated by the site supervisor or school management
• Opening and closing the school building, including setting alarms and securing the site
• Working both independently and as part of a team to complete tasks safely and efficiently

Working Hours

Typical working hours are full‑time between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, though these may vary. You must be flexible with the working hours as some schools require split shift patterns, e.g. 6:00 am‑10:00 am then 2:00 pm‑6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or caretaking (previous school setting desirable but not essential)
• Valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to pay £56.20 for a new one.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of pupils; suitable Child Protection screening will be required.

Additional Information

• We offer excellent rates of pay and full support throughout your placement.
• Referral fees are available for successful job referrals.
• Aspire People Limited provide services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business.
• Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact

Please contact Sonya, Office & Technical Consultant for the Black Country, for more details. She will work closely with you to find a role that matches your skills and availability.