School Caretaker – Secondary Academy In Leeds (Asap Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical School Caretaker for a welcoming Leeds secondary academy. The role covers site operations, security, heating, lighting, and maintenance to ensure a safe, warm environment for pupils and staff.

Working with the Premises Manager and Headteacher, you will conduct health and safety checks, manage contractors, and respond to emergencies. This full-time position starts ASAP with a stable contract and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance and site upkeep experience.
• Capable of basic repairs and DIY tasks.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in schools.
• Willingness to supervise cleaning and liaise with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Open/secure buildings and maintain security systems.
• Carry out minor repairs and DIY across classrooms and facilities.
• Conduct fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, legionella checks, and safety logs.
• Manage heating, lighting, and boiler systems to ensure learning conditions.
• Supervise cleaners and coordinate with maintenance contractors.
• Respond to emergencies and weather-related site issues.

Skills

Maintenance

Caretaking

Trades

Health & Safety

Job description

A welcoming secondary academy in Leeds is seeking a practical, dependable, and hands-on School Caretaker to manage day-to-day site operations, security, and maintenance for an immediate (ASAP) start.

Job Overview As School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school campus is safe, secure, warm, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. Working closely with the Premises Manager and Headteacher, you will take hands-on responsibility for site security, routine repairs, health and safety compliance checks, and contractor liaison. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent post.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily morning opening or evening locking-up procedures, securing doors, windows, gates, and setting security alarm systems

Carry out routine minor repairs, woodwork, painting, basic plumbing, and general DIY across classrooms, halls, and outbuildings

Conduct scheduled statutory health and safety checks (fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, water temperature logs for legionella, and playground equipment checks)

Manage heating, lighting, and boiler systems to maintain optimum learning conditions

Supervise cleaning staff and liaise with external maintenance contractors and trade technicians

Respond to emergency call-outs, severe weather clearance (pathway gritting), and site security incidents

The School & What’s on Offer

Immediate Start: Full-time, long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP

Environment: Supportive secondary academy with dedicated facilities facilities equipment

Location: Convenient Leeds location with dedicated staff parking on-site

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience in general maintenance, caretaking, trades, or facilities upkeep (school setting advantageous)

Practical DIY skills (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical troubleshooting)

Good knowledge of basic Health & Safety at Work practices and safe manual handling

Physical fitness and a proactive approach to site troubleshooting

An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)