School Caretaker – Essex

Marchant Recruitment; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a school in Chelmsford, Essex. The role covers routine site maintenance, minor repairs, security, and ensuring premises are safe, tidy and ready for lessons and events.

You will be hands-on, well-organised and able to report issues promptly, supporting daily operations and safeguarding across school buildings and external areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities support.
• Practical skills with minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Awareness of site security and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to report maintenance issues promptly and accurately.
• Strong organisational skills and reliable timekeeping.
• Proactive and responsible approach to daily tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to daily priorities and duties.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site as required.
• Inspecting buildings, grounds and access points.
• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintaining external areas, pathways and playgrounds.
• Checking doors, windows, locks and fixtures.
• Reporting faults, hazards and damage promptly.
• Supporting basic health and safety checks.
• Ensuring entrances and communal areas remain tidy and accessible.
• Assisting with preparation of rooms for activities and events.
• Supporting deliveries and movement of equipment.
• Maintaining secure and organised storage areas.
• Monitoring maintenance tools and materials.
• Liaising with contractors and supporting site access.
• Responding to requests from school staff.
• Following site security procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance skills

Site security awareness

Health and safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Right to work in the UK

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and practical School Caretaker to join a school in Chelmsford, Essex. This opportunity is suited to someone with a hands-on approach, good maintenance skills and a commitment to maintaining safe, secure and well-presented premises.

The successful candidate will assist with the daily running of the school site, carrying out minor repairs, monitoring building conditions and maintaining external areas. They will also support site security and help ensure the premises are prepared for the school day and other activities.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Caretaker

• Location: Chelmsford, Essex

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Site Maintenance and Premises Support

• Working Environment: School buildings and external grounds

• Opportunity: Build experience in school caretaking and facilities operations.

Role Overview

The School Caretaker will help maintain the school site to a safe and suitable standard. Duties will include routine inspections, minor repairs, maintaining outdoor spaces, supporting site security and reporting any issues that need further attention.

The successful applicant will be dependable and organised, with the ability to manage daily duties while responding to maintenance requirements as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site as required.

• Inspecting buildings, grounds and access points.

• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Maintaining external areas, pathways and playgrounds.

• Checking doors, windows, locks and fixtures.

• Reporting faults, hazards and damage promptly.

• Supporting basic health and safety checks.

• Ensuring entrances and communal areas remain tidy and accessible.

• Assisting with the preparation of rooms for activities and events.

• Supporting deliveries and the movement of equipment.

• Maintaining secure and organised storage areas.

• Monitoring the condition of maintenance tools and materials.

• Liaising with contractors and supporting site access.

• Responding to requests from school staff.

• Following site security procedures and safeguarding requirements.

About the School

The school in Chelmsford aims to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The caretaker will contribute to the daily operation of the site by ensuring that buildings and grounds remain in good condition.

Experience and Skills

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

• Practical skills in minor repairs and general maintenance.

• Awareness of site security and health and safety.

• Ability to recognise and report maintenance issues.

• Strong organisational skills and reliable timekeeping.

• Proactive and responsible attitude.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible approach to daily tasks and priorities.

• Ability to carry out practical duties safely.

• Relevant maintenance qualifications would be advantageous.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.