School Caretaker/Site Manager Job Vacancy in Failsworth

TEEM Education; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Job summary

TEEM Education is seeking a dependable School Caretaker/Site Manager for a busy school in Failsworth. The role covers daily upkeep, security, and a clean, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

You will work independently with strong organisation, while contributing to the broader school team to maintain a safe and fully operational premises.

Qualifications

• Experience in school caretaking, facilities or maintenance roles.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements (fire safety, asbestos awareness).
• Reliable, organised and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily upkeep, maintenance and security of the school site.
• Keep records for maintenance, compliance, health and safety, and PPM checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Assist with setting up rooms and site logistics for events.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee works on site.
• Identify and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.

Skills

Maintenance

DIY

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Job description

School Caretaker/Site Manager

Location: Failsworth
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (ongoing, with potential to become permanent)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, split shift – 6:00am–9:30am & 2:30pm–6:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a dependable, proactive and practical School Caretaker/Site Manager to support the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy school in Failsworth.

This is a key role within the school, helping to maintain a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will be practical, organised and able to work independently, while also contributing positively as part of the wider school team. You will take pride in maintaining high standards across the site and ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily upkeep, maintenance and security of the school site.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, compliance, health and safety, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance duties.
• Undertake basic DIY tasks; experience in painting and decorating would be advantageous.
• Ensure the school premises remain clean, safe and fully operational.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee works carried out on site.
• Assist with setting up rooms and supporting site logistics for school events and activities.
• Support the school’s compliance procedures, including asbestos awareness and site safety monitoring.
• Identify and report any maintenance, health and safety or security issues promptly.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Site Manager, Facilities Assistant or in a similar facilities’/maintenance role.
• Strong practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements, including fire safety, Legionella awareness and asbestos awareness.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently using your own initiative.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to the role.
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Availability to start immediately.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and takes pride in creating a safe and well-maintained school environment.

If you have practical maintenance skills, can work independently and enjoy being part of a school community, we would be pleased to hear from you.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK