School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative

AWD online; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in the UK is seeking a School Caretaker/Site Maintenance Operative to maintain a safe and secure environment. This full-time role includes aspects of site security, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds upkeep. Candidates should possess relevant experience in caretaking and knowledge in health and safety, including COSHH. A full UK driving licence is mandatory. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing support, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Full induction programme

Free workwear

Employee wellbeing support

25 days’ holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

NEST pension

Sickness pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, cleaning, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of COSHH, manual handling, and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site security checks and respond to call-outs.
• Support minor repairs and compliance tasks.
• Provide cleaning support to the housekeeping team.

Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Cleaning Skills

Reliability

Organizational Skills

ICT Literacy

Education

IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Cleaning machines

Job description

School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative

Join a friendly Site Maintenance team keeping a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment at Swalcliffe Park School. Use your site maintenance skills, health and safety awareness (incl. COSHH and manual handling), cleaning and grounds maintenance experience to make a real impact.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Assistant, Handyperson, Maintenance Assistant, Porter, Groundskeeper.

This role is known internally as a Caretaker.

SALARY: £25,989 to £28,142 per annum (NJC Points 6-11) + Benefits

LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX15)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (part time hours considered)

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Caretaker / Site Maintenance Operative supporting site security, basic repairs, cleaning support and grounds maintenance.

Duties

• Key Holder & Lock/Unlock: Open and close buildings, respond to call-outs
• Site Security & Checks: Daily walkarounds, identify hazards, make safe and report
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Support minor repairs and compliance tasks
• Grounds Maintenance: Litter picking, sweeping, seasonal gritting and salting
• Cleaning Support: Provide additional capacity to the housekeeping team
• Waste & Recycling: Empty bins, clear gullies and drains, support eco initiatives
• Contractor Liaison: Chaperone contractors and ensure safe access
• Portering & Room Setup: Move equipment/furniture and support school events
• Deliveries & Stores: Receive, check and distribute goods
• Health & Safety: Promote safe manual handling, PPE use and COSHH awareness

Essential Requirements

• Previous Experience in Caretaking/Cleaning/Maintenance: Background in a similar facilities role
• Health & Safety Knowledge: COSHH, manual handling and safe working practices
• Reliable & Flexible: Positive, can‑do approach with good organisation skills
• Professional Conduct: Maintain appropriate boundaries; team-focused and approachable
• ICT Literate: Willing to use basic systems for records and compliance
• Driving Licence & Vehicle: Have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years with access to a car for work purposes

Desirable Requirements

• Educational Setting Experience: Background supporting a school site
• Use of Tools & Machines: Competent with hand tools and cleaning machines
• H&S Qualifications: IOSH Working Safely or similar
• First Aid Training: First Aid at Work or willingness to train

Benefits

• Full induction programme with training and development opportunities
• Free workwear and a free lunchtime meal
• Access to employee wellbeing support
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• NEST pension
• Sickness Pay: two weeks full pay and two weeks half pay in a rolling year

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

Job Ref: AWDO-P14074