School Caretaker & Facilities Specialist

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Hedge End seeks a proactive Site Maintenance Assistant / School Caretaker to ensure a clean and safe environment. You will be responsible for supporting maintenance, health and safety compliance, and site security. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organisational skills and be flexible with working hours. This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary of £25,186 plus shift allowance and benefits, including a public sector pension scheme.

Benefits

Friendly colleagues

Free on-site car park

Staff membership rates for Leisure Centre

Enrolment in public sector pension schemes

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Comfortable with lifting, moving and handling duties.
• Able to use initiative and solve problems confidently.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
• Positive contributor to the wider school community.
• Willing to work varied shifts to support school needs.
• Maintains professionalism and discretion at all times.

Responsibilities

• Supporting upkeep of buildings, equipment and fixtures.
• Completing routine checks with full training provided.
• Acting as a key holder and ensuring the site is safe and secure.
• Setting up rooms, moving furniture and managing deliveries.
• Ensuring lighting and heating systems are fully operational.
• Working collaboratively with the site and maintenance team.

Skills

Manual Handling

Proactive Approach

Organisational Skills

Team Working

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Job description

A local school in Hedge End seeks a proactive Site Maintenance Assistant / School Caretaker to ensure a clean and safe environment. You will be responsible for supporting maintenance, health and safety compliance, and site security. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organisational skills and be flexible with working hours. This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary of £25,186 plus shift allowance and benefits, including a public sector pension scheme.