School Caretaker – Play A Key Role In A Thriving School In Sheffield

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a welcoming secondary school in Sheffield. This full-time, permanent position offers a hands-on role maintaining the premises and ensuring a safe, inviting environment for students and staff.

You will work with school staff to perform general upkeep, security checks, and preparations for events, contributing to a smooth daily operation and a tidy, well-presented site.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a positive, practical attitude.
• Caretaking or facilities experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to perform a range of hands-on tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and work without constant supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining safe, welcoming facilities.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Keeping school buildings and outdoor areas safe, tidy, and presentable.
• Carrying out general upkeep, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Helping prepare rooms and facilities for school events and activities.
• Supporting daily opening, closing, and security arrangements.
• Identifying maintenance issues and reporting them promptly.
• Assisting with health and safety checks and general site inspections.
• Working cooperatively with school staff and external contractors.

Skills

Dependable attitude

Maintenance experience

Hands-on tasks

Communication skills

Task organization

Right to work in UK

Job description

Are you looking for a practical role where your work makes a difference every day? Our client is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic School Caretaker to join a welcoming secondary school in Sheffield.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others, takes pride in their surroundings, and wants to help create a safe and positive environment for students and staff.

About the Role

As School Caretaker, you will help ensure the school premises are well maintained, secure, and ready for everyday activities. You will work with school staff to keep facilities in good condition and provide practical support wherever needed.

Your contribution will help create an environment in which students can learn, teachers can work effectively, and visitors feel welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Keeping school buildings and outdoor areas safe, tidy, and presentable

• Carrying out general upkeep, maintenance, and minor repairs

• Helping prepare rooms and facilities for school events and activities

• Supporting daily opening, closing, and security arrangements

• Identifying maintenance issues and reporting them promptly

• Assisting with health and safety checks and general site inspections

• Working cooperatively with school staff and external contractors

What We Are Looking For

• A dependable individual with a positive and practical attitude

• Previous caretaking, maintenance, or facilities experience is beneficial

• A willingness to undertake a range of hands-on tasks

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to organise tasks and work without constant supervision

• A commitment to maintaining safe and welcoming facilities

• Valid right to work in the UK

School Information

The school values teamwork, a positive working environment, and the contribution that site staff make to its wider community. This role offers the opportunity to take pride in your work while helping maintain a setting where students and staff can thrive.