School Caretaker

MET Recruitment UK LTD; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK LTD is seeking a reliable School Caretaker in West Bromwich to maintain a safe, clean and well-presented environment for pupils and staff. This temporary role offers a hands-on position with responsibilities across security, maintenance and daily operations.

Typical duties include opening/locking, security alarms, general upkeep, basic repairs, deliveries, liaising with contractors, and supporting health and safety checks. DBS within last 3 years is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school premises
• Setting and disarming security alarms
• Carrying out daily security and safety checks
• Checking doors, windows, gates and access points
• General upkeep and maintenance of the school buildings
• Carrying out minor repairs and basic DIY
• Changing light bulbs and replacing basic fixtures
• Checking heating, lighting and water systems
• Reporting faults and maintenance issues
• Keeping corridors, classrooms and communal areas safe and tidy
• Maintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor areas
• Basic gardening and grounds maintenance
• Litter picking and emptying outdoor bins
• Setting up and clearing away rooms for meetings, events and activities
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries around the school
• Receiving and assisting with deliveries
• Liaising with contractors and supervising site visitors
• Ensuring contractors sign in and follow site procedures
• Monitoring the condition of school facilities
• Supporting health and safety checks
• Checking fire doors, fire exits and emergency routes are clear
• Assisting with fire drills and emergency procedures
• Checking first aid and safety equipment where required
• Dealing with minor emergencies and reporting incidents
• Keeping records of maintenance, inspections and issues
• Ensuring the site is clean, secure and ready for pupils and staff
• Supporting the school during adverse weather, such as snow or icy conditions
• Reporting any safeguarding or security concerns to the appropriate member of staff
• Working with the school leadership team to ensure the premises remain safe and operational
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required by the school

Skills

Hands-on

Reliable

Punctual

Independent

Attention to detail

Job description

School Caretaker

West Bromwich

£12.71+ per hour (negotiable dependant on experience)

Temp

Monday-Thursday:

6:00am-10:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm, or

10:00am-6:00pm

Friday:

6:00am-10:00am and 2:00pm-4:30pm, or

10:0am-4:30pm

MET Recruitment are currently recruiting for a school caretaker to join a welcoming school environment on a temp basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable, practical, and hands on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

Job responsibilities (not limited to)

• Opening and locking the school premises


• Setting and disarming security alarms


• Carrying out daily security and safety checks


• Checking doors, windows, gates and access points


• General upkeep and maintenance of the school buildings


• Carrying out minor repairs and basic DIY


• Changing light bulbs and replacing basic fixtures


• Checking heating, lighting and water systems


• Reporting faults and maintenance issues


• Keeping corridors, classrooms and communal areas safe and tidy


• Maintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor areas


• Basic gardening and grounds maintenance


• Litter picking and emptying outdoor bins


• Setting up and clearing away rooms for meetings, events and activities


• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries around the school


• Receiving and assisting with deliveries


• Liaising with contractors and supervising site visitors


• Ensuring contractors sign in and follow site procedures


• Monitoring the condition of school facilities


• Supporting health and safety checks


• Checking fire doors, fire exits and emergency routes are clear


• Assisting with fire drills and emergency procedures


• Checking first aid and safety equipment where required


• Dealing with minor emergencies and reporting incidents


• Keeping records of maintenance, inspections and issues


• Ensuring the site is clean, secure and ready for pupils and staff


• Supporting the school during adverse weather, such as snow or icy conditions


• Reporting any safeguarding or security concerns to the appropriate member of staff


• Working with the school leadership team to ensure the premises remain safe and operational


• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required by the school

Job role requirements

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or similar role is essential.


• Practical and hands-on approach with the ability to carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.


• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.


• Able to work independently and use initiative.


• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment.


• Good communication skills and a professional manner when dealing with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.


• Able to carry out physical tasks, including moving furniture and equipment when required.


• Flexible and willing to support the school with a range of day-to-day site duties.


• A valid DBS is mandatory for this position. Your DBS must have been issued within the last 3 years.