School Caretaker: Safe, Welcoming School Site

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Caretaker for a busy school site in Portsmouth. The role covers maintenance, safety checks, and assisting with events, with responsibilities across buildings and grounds.

The successful candidate will have school-site experience, strong DIY and H&S knowledge, and be able to work independently while delivering high standards of service and pupil/visitor safety.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or site management role.
• Possess practical maintenance and DIY skills across a range of tasks.
• Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures within a school or similar environment.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills when working with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.
• Be flexible, dependable and committed to supporting the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out routine repairs, maintenance and basic DIY tasks.
• Complete regular health and safety inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Open and secure the school site each day, ensuring the premises remain safe and secure.
• Support the management of contractors and oversee maintenance works when required.
• Assist with setting up rooms and facilities for assemblies, examinations, parents' evenings and school events.
• Monitor site equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support emergency procedures and respond appropriately to site-related incidents.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance skills

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Tools

Basic DIY tools

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Caretaker for a busy school site in Portsmouth. The role covers maintenance, safety checks, and assisting with events, with responsibilities across buildings and grounds.

The successful candidate will have school-site experience, strong DIY and H&S knowledge, and be able to work independently while delivering high standards of service and pupil/visitor safety.