School Caretaker & Maintenance Specialist

Pertemps Camberley; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Camberley is assisting a reputable special needs school in finding an experienced site operative/caretaker. The role is permanent but part-time (25–30 hours per week) with a 52-week contract, spanning days, evenings or weekends as needed.

You will perform day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and preparations for events across multiple school sites, ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance roles with practical trade skills.
• Willingness to train to gain practical skills.
• Strong initiative and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day site maintenance and caretaking to keep the environment safe and functional.
• Carry out repairs and improvements using carpentry, plumbing, decorating or electrical skills.
• Identify maintenance needs early and act to prevent problems.
• Use trade experience to perform in-house improvements and repairs.
• Assist with setup of learning spaces and event lettings, move furniture as needed.
• Complete fire alarm testing, water temperature logs and building checks.
• Work across school sites and adapt to changing workload.
• Be a visible, proactive presence contributing to safe daily operations.

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical maintenance

Decoration

Job description

Pertemps Camberley is assisting a reputable special needs school in finding an experienced site operative/caretaker. The role is permanent but part-time (25–30 hours per week) with a 52-week contract, spanning days, evenings or weekends as needed.

You will perform day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and preparations for events across multiple school sites, ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment for pupils and staff.