School Caretaker

Pertemps West Bromwich; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps West Bromwich is recruiting a School Caretaker in Wednesbury to maintain a safe, clean and secure school environment. Location is Wednesbury with hours Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm, pay £13.00 per hour. The role is temporary/ongoing and DBS (Enhanced) is required.

The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, practical, and able to work independently. The role involves regular checks, site maintenance, and supporting pupils and staff in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Practical and hands‑on.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Comfortable carrying out routine checks and general maintenance tasks.
• Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular checks of fire exits and ensuring access routes remain clear.
• Flushing water outlets in line with site procedures.
• Litter picking and maintaining the cleanliness of the school grounds.
• Reading and recording utility meters.
• Locking up the school premises and carrying out general site checks.
• Reporting any maintenance issues, defects or health and safety concerns.
• Helping to ensure the school site is safe, secure and well maintained.
• Assisting with general caretaking duties as required.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hands‑on

Independent

Health & safety

Job description

Location: Wednesbury

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary/ongoing

DBS: Enhanced DBS required

We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a school in Wednesbury. This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and secure school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular checks of fire exits and ensuring access routes remain clear
• Flushing water outlets in line with site procedures
• Litter picking and maintaining the cleanliness of the school grounds
• Reading and recording utility meters
• Locking up the school premisesCarrying out general site and building checks
• Reporting any maintenance issues, defects or health and safety concerns
• Helping to ensure the school site is safe, secure and well maintained
• Assisting with general caretaking duties as required

The Ideal CandidateWe

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Practical and hands‑on
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative
• Comfortable carrying out routine checks and general maintenance tasks
• Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, pupils and visitors
• Able to follow health and safety procedures
• Previous caretaking, facilities or maintenance experience is desirable, but candidates with relevant practical experience will also be considered.

Due to the nature of the role and working within a school environment, a prior Enhanced DBS will be required.

If you are looking for a Monday-to-Friday role within a school environment and have a practical, reliable and can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you