School Caretaker – Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a busy school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. You will support daily maintenance, site security and room preparation for activities, ensuring safe, clean and well-presented premises.

The ideal candidate will have caretaking or facilities experience, basic DIY skills, and a proactive, independent work approach while following school policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities support experience desirable.
• Experience in school premises is advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of general building repairs and maintenance.
• Basic DIY, carpentry, decorating or plumbing skills beneficial.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure school premises as required.
• Carry out routine inspections of buildings, classrooms and grounds.
• Complete minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Identify faults, damage and hazards and report them.
• Check doors, windows, locks and access points.
• Maintain tidy corridors, entrances and communal areas.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and activities.
• Move furniture and equipment safely.
• Monitor outdoor areas, pathways and entrances.
• Assist with deliveries and movement of materials.
• Support contractors attending the premises.
• Ensure maintenance tools are stored safely.
• Follow health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Report urgent maintenance issues promptly.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Caretaking experience

School premises experience

Health and safety procedures

Organisational skills

Independent working

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork and communication

Hazard identification and reporting

Education

Maintenance qualifications advantageous

Tools

Basic DIY tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a reliable, practical and hardworking School Caretaker to support the daily maintenance and security of a school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. This opportunity would suit an individual with experience in caretaking, property maintenance or facilities support who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented premises.

The successful candidate will assist with routine site inspections, minor repairs, general maintenance and site security. Previous school caretaking experience would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable skills from building maintenance, construction or facilities management are also encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• School Caretaker position.
• Practical building maintenance and site security duties.
• Responsibilities covering internal and external areas.
• Opportunity to support a safe and welcoming school environment.
• Suitable for candidates with caretaking or maintenance experience.

Role Overview

As School Caretaker, you will help ensure that the school's buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, secure and operational. Your responsibilities will include carrying out regular site inspections, completing minor repairs, identifying hazards and reporting maintenance issues that require further attention.

You will also assist with preparing rooms for school activities, moving furniture and equipment, maintaining outdoor spaces and supporting contractors when required. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and able to work independently while following health and safety procedures and school policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and securing the school premises as required.
• Carry out routine inspections of buildings, classrooms and grounds.
• Complete minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Identify and report faults, damage and potential hazards.
• Check doors, windows, locks and access points.
• Maintain tidy corridors, entrances and communal areas.
• Assist with preparing rooms for meetings and school activities.
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies safely.
• Monitor the condition of outdoor areas, pathways and entrances.
• Assist with deliveries and the movement of materials.
• Support authorised contractors attending the premises.
• Ensure tools and maintenance equipment are stored safely.
• Follow health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Report urgent maintenance issues promptly.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

About the School

The school is seeking a dependable caretaker to help maintain its premises and support the smooth daily operation of the site. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and well presented.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities support is desirable.
• School premises experience would be advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of general building repairs and maintenance.
• Basic DIY, carpentry, decorating or plumbing skills would be beneficial.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and report maintenance concerns.
• Relevant maintenance qualifications would be advantageous.
• Willingness to complete required safeguarding checks.
• The right to work in the UK.