School Caretaker

Catch 22; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Pontefract is seeking an Experienced Caretaker/Site Assistant to ensure the site's operation, cleanliness, and safety. The role involves opening and securing the site, performing minor repairs, and assisting with deliveries. Ideal candidates will have experience in caretaking and hold a clean manual UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean manual UK driving licence.
• Experience in facilities role preferred.
• Competent in general maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the site each day.
• Perform routine inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Ensure cleanliness of site grounds and facilities.
• Assist with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment.
• Support external contractors on-site when required.

Skills

Proven experience in a caretaking role

Strong practical maintenance skills

Basic IT literacy

Confident driver of manual vehicles

Job description

Overview

Catch 22 are currently working with a Education provider based in Pontefract, who are on the lookout for an Experienced Caretaker / Site Assistant to join there facilities team. This hands-on role is vital to ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation, cleanliness, and safety of our site

Working hours

This is a 37 hours per week, all year round. The successful candidate will be on a daily split shift pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 06:30 - 10:00, 14:00 - 18:00
• Friday: 06:30 - 10:00, 14:00 - 17:30

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the site each day
• Carrying out routine inspections of the premises and reporting maintenance issues
• Performing minor repairs and maintenance (basic plumbing, painting, etc.)
• Ensuring cleanliness of site grounds and facilities, including litter picking and occasional cleaning duties
• Assisting with deliveries and moving of furniture or equipment as needed
• Supporting external contractors on-site when required
• Maintaining records and logs as directed
• Using basic IT systems for reporting, communication, and compliance checks
• Driving duties as required (e.g. transporting equipment, materials, or waste to local facilities)

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a caretaking, site assistant, or facilities role
• Full, clean manual UK driving licence
• Confident and competent driver of manual vehicles
• Strong practical and hands-on skills in general maintenance tasks
• Basic IT literacy (email, reporting systems, online forms)

If you have the above experience and requirements please apply or send your CV to (url removed)