School Caretaker – Oxfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised and trustworthy School Caretaker for a school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. You will help maintain a clean, secure and welcoming environment, carry out site checks and assist with routine maintenance.

This role involves preparing rooms for events, managing deliveries, and liaising with contractors to ensure the premises meet health and safety standards. A practical attitude and reliable approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, site maintenance, property repairs or facilities support is desirable.
• Practical maintenance skills.
• Understanding of site security and health and safety.
• Ability to identify faults and report issues promptly.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Reliable, proactive and responsible attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to changing daily priorities.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks safely.
• Relevant maintenance qualifications would be beneficial.
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises as required.
• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintaining outdoor areas, pathways and playgrounds.
• Checking doors, windows, gates and locks.
• Reporting hazards, damage and maintenance concerns.
• Supporting basic health and safety checks.
• Keeping corridors and communal spaces clear and tidy.
• Preparing rooms and facilities for school events.
• Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment safely.
• Maintaining organised storage areas and secure tool storage.
• Liaising with contractors and supporting access arrangements.
• Monitoring the condition of fixtures, fittings and furniture.
• Responding to requests from school staff.
• Following school policies, security procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Caretaking

Site maintenance

Health & safety

Organisation

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Maintenance qualifications

Job description

We are seeking an organised and trustworthy School Caretaker to join a school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. This role is ideal for a practical individual with a responsible attitude and an interest in maintaining buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard.

The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises remain secure, safe and ready for daily use. Responsibilities will include routine site checks, general maintenance, minor repairs and assisting with the preparation of facilities for school activities.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Caretaker

• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Caretaking and Premises Maintenance

• Working Environment: School buildings, grounds and communal areas

• Opportunity: Gain further experience in school facilities and site operations.

Role Overview

The School Caretaker will support the daily management of the school premises, helping maintain a clean, secure and welcoming environment. The role will include checking the site, completing minor maintenance tasks, identifying hazards and reporting issues that require specialist attention.

The successful candidate will work alongside school staff to ensure that the premises are well presented and that site-related concerns are dealt with efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises as required.

• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings and grounds.

• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Maintaining outdoor areas, pathways and playgrounds.

• Checking doors, windows, gates and locks.

• Reporting hazards, damage and maintenance concerns.

• Supporting basic health and safety checks.

• Keeping corridors and communal spaces clear and tidy.

• Preparing rooms and facilities for school events.

• Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment safely.

• Maintaining organised storage areas and secure tool storage.

• Liaising with contractors and supporting access arrangements.

• Monitoring the condition of fixtures, fittings and furniture.

• Responding to requests from school staff.

• Following school policies, security procedures and safeguarding requirements.

About the School

The school in Oxford is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The premises team helps maintain the buildings and grounds so that pupils, staff and visitors can use the site safely and comfortably.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in caretaking, site maintenance, property repairs or facilities support is desirable.

• Practical skills in general maintenance.

• Understanding of site security and health and safety.

• Ability to identify faults and report issues promptly.

• Good organisation and time management.

• Reliable, proactive and responsible attitude.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible approach to changing daily priorities.

• Ability to carry out physical tasks safely.

• Relevant maintenance qualifications would be beneficial.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.