School Caretaker – Flexible Hours & Hands-On Maintenance

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a Bristol secondary school to recruit a hands-on School Caretaker. The role focuses on keeping the building safe, clean and welcoming, with responsibilities from opening/locking doors to basic maintenance and grounds upkeep.

You will join a busy site team, working either 7:00am-4:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm, at an hourly rate of £14.75–£15.75. The school values reliability, health and safety awareness, and the ability to communicate professionally with staff

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities management, or similar practical roles.
• Strong DIY and maintenance skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Good health and safety awareness and safe working practices.
• Reliable, flexible and approachable.
• Professional communication with staff, contractors and visitors.
• DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one via Tradewind.
• Desirable certificates: Level 2 Health & Safety, IOSH, COSHH, Fire Safety, First Aid, Manual Handling, Asbestos, PAT Testing.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing school buildings, including managing keys and alarm systems
• Carrying out general maintenance, DIY and minor repairs
• Maintaining the school grounds, including litter picking and outdoor upkeep
• Setting up classrooms, halls and spaces for assemblies and events
• Conducting routine site inspections and health and safety checks
• Supporting fire safety procedures and ensuring emergency exits remain accessible
• Liaising with contractors and receiving deliveries
• Reporting maintenance issues to keep the school environment safe

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Independent working

Health and safety awareness

Communication with staff/contractors

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a Bristol secondary school to recruit a hands-on School Caretaker. The role focuses on keeping the building safe, clean and welcoming, with responsibilities from opening/locking doors to basic maintenance and grounds upkeep.

You will join a busy site team, working either 7:00am-4:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm, at an hourly rate of £14.75–£15.75. The school values reliability, health and safety awareness, and the ability to communicate professionally with staff