School Caretaker & Facilities Assistant (Part-Time)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Seaham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a caretaker/cleaner for Seaham Harbour Nursery School in Seaham, Durham. The post is permanent and part-time (27 hours per week) with split shifts starting early mornings and finishing in the late afternoon.

The role starts Monday 4 January 2027 and includes safeguarding procedures such as enhanced DBS disclosure. The successful candidate will ensure the building is secure, perform daily cleaning, manage lighting/heating/security systems, undertake minor repairs,

Qualifications

• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that building and site are secure.
• Daily cleaning of the whole school.
• Act as the designated keyholder for the school premises.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security, including alarms.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks.
• Oversee on site maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards.
• Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through office staff.
• Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified.
• Undertake regular Health & Safety checks of building, grounds, fixtures and fittings and equipment.
• Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting, litter picking, bin emptying, weeding and basic gardening.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Enthusiastic

Honest

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a caretaker/cleaner for Seaham Harbour Nursery School in Seaham, Durham. The post is permanent and part-time (27 hours per week) with split shifts starting early mornings and finishing in the late afternoon.

The role starts Monday 4 January 2027 and includes safeguarding procedures such as enhanced DBS disclosure. The successful candidate will ensure the building is secure, perform daily cleaning, manage lighting/heating/security systems, undertake minor repairs,