School Caretaker & Maintenance Lead

Ark Orchard Head Primary School; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension (LGPS)

Employee wellbeing programme

Staff development and CPD

Job summary

Ark Orchard Head Primary School is looking for a committed Caretaker to help maintain a safe, secure and clean environment for the school community. The role involves routine checks, supervising cleaners and contributing to a well‑run, welcoming school site.

It is a 36 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract with split shifts. Contact [e-mail] for visits or queries.

Qualifications

• Experience providing day-to-day supervision to a team of cleaners.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean school environment and assist in maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of basic health, safety and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage reactive maintenance tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Undertake compliance tasks and record evidence where required.
• Supervise cleaners and ensure duties are performed to high standards.
• Maintain site security, unlock/lock buildings and operate security systems.

Skills

Supervision

Health & safety

Security management

Tools

Computerised system

Job description

Ark Orchard Head Primary School is looking for a committed Caretaker to help maintain a safe, secure and clean environment for the school community. The role involves routine checks, supervising cleaners and contributing to a well‑run, welcoming school site.

It is a 36 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract with split shifts. Contact [e-mail] for visits or queries.