School Caretaker - Derby

Hays; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to maintain school premises in Derby. This role offers the chance to work Monday to Friday, with a competitive daily rate and ideal working hours that align with school schedules. The successful candidate will be responsible for general maintenance, minor repairs, and ensuring safety systems are functional. With opportunities for professional development through free online training and dedicated support from a consultant, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in the educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Ideal working hours (school time)

Dedicated consultant support

Free online CPD training

Access to app for resources

Up-to-date safeguarding training

CV writing and interview support

Refer-A-Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing premises or maintenance, ideally in a school.
• Possess an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds and building maintenance tasks.
• Ensure heating, lighting, and alarm systems are operational.
• Manage building keys, locking and unlocking as required.

Skills

Premises Management

Maintenance Experience

Reliability

Resilience

Hardworking Attitude

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Your new role

Hays Education are working with a number of schools based in Derby who are looking for a School Caretaker to join their team. The position will be from Monday to Friday, and is initially presented as a long-term temporary role with the potential to go permanent. The role will be to start in January, but there could be an option to start sooner for the right candidate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General grounds and building maintenance
• Minor repair work e.g. changing light bulbs
• Ensuring heating, lighting and alarm systems are working
• Responsibility of building keys – locking and unlocking as required

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience of managing premises or maintenance, ideally in a school
• Possess an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Be reliable, resilient and hardworking

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive daily rate
• Ideal working hours (school time)
• A dedicated Hays Education consultant to help you out with your career aspirations within the education market
• Access to free online CPD training
• Access to our app
• Up-to-date safeguarding training prior to assignment
• Advice and support on CV writing and interview techniques
• In addition to this, we run a Refer-A-Friend Scheme where you can receive £350 in vouchers to spend on the high street for each referral (T&Cs apply).

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.