School Caretaker

Mitie Group plc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Darlington is seeking a part-time School Caretaker to uphold service standards, follow cleaning schedules, and respond to helpdesk requests across the school premises. The role covers maintenance of equipment, safety, and portering tasks, with a DBS check required and a commitment to safeguarding.

The position offers 25 hours per week at £13.31 per hour, permanent contract. Flexibility, independence, and teamwork are valued as you support out-of-hours building use and regular

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking experience (preferred but not essential).
• Reliable, hardworking, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all required training and follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order and understand all cleaning materials and chemicals used.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
• Respond to helpdesk jobs, unlock/lock buildings, and carry out porterage and room setups.
• Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks, and support out-of-hours building use.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Reliability

Teamwork

Independence

Integrity

DBS check

Job description

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.

We're looking for a School Caretaker who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules.

Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.31

Position Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Part Time

Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 25 hours

Location: Kajima Darlington Schools, Education Village, Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, England DL1 2AN

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake all required training and follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order and understand all cleaning materials and chemicals used.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
• Respond to helpdesk jobs, unlock/lock buildings, and carry out porterage and room setups.
• Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks, and support out-of-hours building use.

What we're looking for:

• Previous caretaking experience (preferred but not essential).
• Reliable, hardworking, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.