School Caretaker

Belmont Recruitment; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Supervisor for a school in Redcar. This full-time role involves security, cleanliness, and maintenance of the school site. Candidates should have experience in site maintenance, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications in English and Maths. Flexibility in work patterns is essential, and candidates must pass a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience of site maintenance or related trade is essential.
• Must communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage security and safety of the school environment.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Conduct routine safety and risk assessments.

Skills

Site maintenance experience

Strong communication skills

Good time-management

Understanding of health and safety

Flexibility with working patterns

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Site Supervisor to join a school based in Redcar. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri). The assignment will initially be temporary, with the view to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 6:30 - 14:30 or/and 10:30 - 18:30, a split shift may be required on the odd occasion for holiday cover and flexibility for events such as parents evenings and school productions.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing, locking, and unlocking school gates and buildings
• Site security and safety for all users
• Upkeep, cleanliness, and general care of school buildings and grounds
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance; reporting any larger issues
• General porterage: moving furniture, preparing rooms for functions and events
• Managing refuse disposal; ensuring external areas are tidy and hazard-free
• Maintaining fire escape routes; carrying out routine safety and risk assessments
• Ensuring statutory compliance checks using relevant systems (e.g. CAFM or similar)
• Reporting and taking remedial action where hazards are identified
• Liaising with contractors, staff, parents, and external stakeholders as required

Essential Criteria

• Experience of site maintenance or related trade
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Good time-management and organisational ability
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and best practices
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Willingness to be flexible with working patterns (events, split shifts, holiday cover etc.)
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV