School Caretaker – Flexible Shifts, DBS-Ready

Mitie Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group is hiring a School Caretaker for Holy Rood High School in Edinburgh. Shift patterns include 6:00am–2:00pm, 8:00am–4:00pm, and 2:00pm–10:00pm, with a 37.5-hour work week. The role focuses on delivering high service standards, adhering to cleaning schedules, and meeting SLA requirements.

A DBS check will be conducted, with safeguarding of children at the forefront. Join a team that supports the community by maintaining safe and secure school premises, responding to helpdesk requests,

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking experience (preferred but not essential).
• Reliable, hardworking, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality, with willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all required training and follow Mitie's Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Maintain equipment in clean, safe working order and understand all cleaning materials and chemicals used.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety of school premises and grounds.
• Respond to helpdesk jobs, unlock/lock buildings, and carry out porterage and room setups.
• Perform PPM tasks including fire alarm tests, emergency light checks, and support out-of-hours building use.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Reliability

Teamwork

Safeguarding

DBS readiness

Job description

Mitie Group is hiring a School Caretaker for Holy Rood High School in Edinburgh. Shift patterns include 6:00am–2:00pm, 8:00am–4:00pm, and 2:00pm–10:00pm, with a 37.5-hour work week. The role focuses on delivering high service standards, adhering to cleaning schedules, and meeting SLA requirements.

A DBS check will be conducted, with safeguarding of children at the forefront. Join a team that supports the community by maintaining safe and secure school premises, responding to helpdesk requests,