School Caretaker – Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a responsible School Caretaker for a school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean site with opening/locking duties, minor repairs and assisting with routine facilities tasks.

Work with school staff to report issues, support health and safety checks and help prepare rooms for activities. A practical mindset, reliability and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities support or a similar practical role is desirable.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Good awareness of safety and security procedures.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the site in line with school procedures.
• Checking the condition of buildings, gates and external access points.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintaining outdoor spaces, paths and playground areas.
• Reporting hazards, damage and faults.
• Supporting routine health and safety checks.
• Assisting with the movement and storage of equipment.
• Preparing rooms for meetings, activities and events.
• Monitoring the condition of furniture and fixtures.
• Maintaining organised storage and maintenance areas.
• Supporting waste management and general site tidiness.
• Receiving deliveries and assisting contractors as required.
• Ensuring tools and materials are stored safely.
• Responding to site-related requests from staff.
• Following safeguarding, security and health and safety procedures.

Job description

We are seeking a responsible and proactive School Caretaker to join a school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. This position is ideal for someone with a practical mindset, good maintenance skills and a strong sense of responsibility for the safety and presentation of a site.

The successful candidate will assist with maintaining school buildings and grounds, supporting site security and ensuring that facilities remain suitable for daily use. The role requires a hands-on approach, good organisation and a willingness to assist with a range of premises-related duties.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Caretaker

• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Caretaking and Premises Support

• Working Environment: School buildings and external grounds

• Opportunity: Gain or build on experience in school site operations.

Role Overview

The School Caretaker will help maintain a clean, safe and secure school environment. Responsibilities will include site inspections, minor maintenance, opening and securing the premises as required, and supporting the preparation of rooms and facilities for school activities.

The successful applicant will work with school staff to report maintenance concerns, respond to site requirements and ensure that the premises remain well presented and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the site in line with school procedures.

• Checking the condition of buildings, gates and external access points.

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Maintaining outdoor spaces, paths and playground areas.

• Reporting hazards, damage and faults.

• Supporting routine health and safety checks.

• Assisting with the movement and storage of equipment.

• Preparing rooms for meetings, activities and events.

• Monitoring the condition of furniture and fixtures.

• Maintaining organised storage and maintenance areas.

• Supporting waste management and general site tidiness.

• Receiving deliveries and assisting contractors as required.

• Ensuring tools and materials are stored safely.

• Responding to site-related requests from staff.

• Following safeguarding, security and health and safety procedures.

About the School

The school in Peterborough is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment that supports learning and daily school activities. The caretaker will help maintain the premises and ensure facilities are ready for use.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in caretaking, site maintenance, facilities support or a similar practical role is desirable.

• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.

• Good awareness of safety and security procedures.

• Ability to recognise hazards and report faults.

• Strong organisation and time management.

• A dependable and proactive approach to work.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility when responding to changing priorities.

• Ability to undertake practical duties safely.

• Basic health and safety knowledge.

• Relevant maintenance training would be beneficial.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.

Application

We welcome applications from practical, reliable candidates who take pride in maintaining safe and well-presented premises.