School Caretaker

Mitie Group plc.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company seeks a dedicated School Caretaker in Southampton. The role is full-time at £12.81 per hour, with responsibilities including maintenance, safety, and cleanliness within school premises. The ideal candidate should have caretaking experience, a reliable and professional attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team. Candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must adhere to safeguarding policies. This position offers a supportive working environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Caretaking experience preferred; training can be provided.
• Professional attitude and hardworking.
• Ability to adhere to schedules and team goals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake required training for the caretaking role.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the premises.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Monitor helpdesk jobs and respond promptly.
• Cover out of hours building usage as needed.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Reliability

Teamwork

Self-initiation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: School Caretaker Rate of Pay: £12.81 per hour Contract: Permanent Type of Employment: Full Time Hours: 40 per week Shift: Monday to Friday (10.00 am to 18.30 pm) Location: Woodlands School, Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO185FW

Responsibilities

• Undertake all training required to deliver the caretaking role.
• Adhere to all Mitie quality, safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in safe working order.
• Have full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals used by Mitie.
• Be responsible for proper maintenance, cleaning, security and safety within the school premises and grounds.
• Monitor all helpdesk jobs issued and address/close within assigned timelines and SLAs.
• Act key holder and unlock/lock buildings to provide access to relevant parties as required.
• Carry out all planned and ad hoc porterage in line with SLAs and school requests.
• Keep internal and grounds areas free from litter.
• Empty external/internal bins.
• Set-up rooms for examinations and school functions and return to usual layout following the function.
• Carry out all PPM tasks as required in line with statutory compliance, including weekly fire alarm and sprinkler tests and monthly emergency light flick tests.
• Cover out of hours usage of the building on a rota system.
• Ensure access is provided for contractors and contractors are escorted if DBS clearance not available.
• Ensure all safeguarding policies are adhered to and raise concerns in line with Mitie policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Undertake any other related duties within job holder's capability.

Qualifications

• Caretaking experience is preferred; training can be provided.
• Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
• Capable of working to own initiative where appropriate.
• Open and honest; self‑driven and determined.
• Strive for continuous improvements in service delivery.

Legal & Safeguarding

Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions in order to assess suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.

EEO Statement

Mitie is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.