School Caretaker

Complete Classroom Services Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Classroom Services Ltd is seeking a reliable School Caretaker to join one of our Oldham schools. You will help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, ensuring the site is secure and ready for lessons and events.

Role involves split shifts starting early and finishing in the late afternoon, with duties across security, maintenance, and daily site management. Immediate start and long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Caretaker or similar role.
• Good practical and DIY skills, including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and minor repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and report maintenance issues.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a school team.
• Basic IT skills are desirable.
• Clean DBS on the update service.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security, safety, cleanliness and general condition of the school site.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, basic decorating and general caretaking duties.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and facilities, reporting defects and maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure classrooms, meeting rooms and other areas are appropriately set up for lessons, meetings and school events.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and other items around the school when required.
• Monitor contractors and visitors working on site, ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed.
• Carry out routine site checks and basic testing of relevant safety equipment, reporting faults where necessary.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, emergencies, security concerns, leaks, damage and other problems affecting the school premises.
• Keep external areas, entrances, pathways, playgrounds and other communal areas safe, clean and free from hazards.
• Assist with opening and securing the school premises in accordance with school procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records of maintenance tasks, inspections and health and safety checks.
• Report significant repairs or specialist maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.
• Support the school with general site duties and other reasonable caretaking responsibilities.
• Follow all school health and safety, safeguarding and security procedures.

Skills

Practical DIY skills

Basic plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

Minor repairs

Health and safety knowledge

Organisation

Time management

Independent working

Communication

Team player

DBS check

Job description

Job Title: School Caretaker

Location: Oldham, OL9

Salary: £16.00–£16.61 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Monday–Friday

Shift: Split Shift – 6:40am–11:30am and 3:00pm–6:00pm

About the Role

Complete Classroom Services is looking for a reliable, hardworking and proactive School Caretaker to join one of the schools we support in Oldham (OL9).

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and self-motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, clean and welcoming school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring the site is well maintained, secure and ready for learning, activities and community use.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the security, safety, cleanliness and general condition of the school site.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, basic decorating and general caretaking duties.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and facilities, reporting defects and maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure classrooms, meeting rooms and other areas are appropriately set up for lessons, meetings and school events.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and other items around the school when required.
• Monitor contractors and visitors working on site, ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed.
• Carry out routine site checks and basic testing of relevant safety equipment, reporting faults where necessary.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, emergencies, security concerns, leaks, damage and other problems affecting the school premises.
• Keep external areas, entrances, pathways, playgrounds and other communal areas safe, clean and free from hazards.
• Assist with opening and securing the school premises in accordance with school procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records of maintenance tasks, inspections and health and safety checks.
• Report significant repairs or specialist maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.
• Support the school with general site duties and other reasonable caretaking responsibilities.
• Follow all school health and safety, safeguarding and security procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a School Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Caretaker, Premises Assistant or in a similar role.
• Good practical and DIY skills, including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and minor repairs.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• The ability to identify and report maintenance issues and potential hazards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team.
• Basic IT skills are desirable.
• Clean DBS on the update service
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A varied and hands-on caretaking role.
• The opportunity to become an important part of the school's day-to-day operations.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay of £16.00–£16.61 per hour, depending on experience.
• Immediate/ASAP start for the successful candidate.
• A long-term opportunity for the right person.