School Caretaker - Dudley

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking experienced School Caretakers for temporary placements in local schools. Candidates with prior caretaker or site manager roles are preferred, and hands-on plumbing, carpentry, painting or general maintenance experience is welcome.

Roles require flexibility to work between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm across full-day or split shifts. All successful applicants will undergo registration and Enhanced DBS checks (costs apply unless already held).

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Caretaker or Site Manager is advantageous.
• Relevant plumbing, carpentry, painting or general maintenance experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Site security: ensure school buildings and grounds are secure.
• Maintenance and repairs: perform general repairs and routine upkeep.
• Health and safety: help maintain a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• General upkeep: keep premises clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Event support: assist with setup and preparation of school events and activities.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Site management experience

Maintenance skills

Job description

Are you an experienced School Caretaker looking for your next opportunity? We are currently seeking reliable, practical and hardworking individuals for temporary School Caretaker roles within schools. Previous experience as a School Caretaker or Site Manager is advantageous. However, candidates with relevant plumbing, carpentry, painting or general maintenance experience gained in a similar environment will also be considered.

Working Hours

You must be flexible and available to work on a temporary basis between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Depending on the school's requirements, shifts may include:

• Full-day shifts: Working between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
• Split shifts: For example, 7:00-10:00 am and 3:00-6:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Caretaker, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Site security: Ensuring school buildings and grounds are secure.
• Maintenance and repairs: Carrying out general repairs and basic maintenance.
• Health and Safety: Helping to maintain a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• General upkeep: Keeping the school premises clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Event support: Assisting with the setup and preparation of school events and activities.

Registration and DBS Requirements

Please read carefully before applying.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our full registration process, including providing the necessary Right to Work documents.

You will also need an Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce, which we can process on your behalf at a cost of 56. This fee does not apply if you already hold an eligible DBS certificate registered on the Update Service.

Please only apply if you are willing and able to complete the registration process and meet the DBS requirements.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.