School Caretaker - Stevenage

Interaction Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Manager/Caretaker for a secondary school in Stevenage. The role involves overseeing the site's security, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have previous caretaking experience and basic DIY skills, along with good communication and time management abilities. This position requires the ability to work independently and an awareness of health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking or facilities role.
• Basic maintenance/DIY skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises daily.
• Carry out general maintenance and basic repairs.
• Monitor heating, lighting, and alarm systems.
• Ensure the site is clean, safe, and well-presented.

Skills

School caretaking experience

Basic maintenance skills

Good communication

Time management

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Interaction Education are pleased to currently be supporting a great secondary school in Stevenage in their search for a Site Manager/Caretaker.

This role will require someone with previous school caretaking experience or experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises daily, ensuring site security.

• Carry out general maintenance, basic repairs, and minor DIY tasks.

• Monitor heating, lighting, and alarm systems.

• Ensure the site is clean, safe, and well-presented at all times.

• Support contractors and deliveries on site.

• Conduct regular checks on the premises and equipment.

• Assist with setting up rooms for school events or lettings.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or facilities role (preferred).

• Basic maintenance/DIY skills.

• Good communication and time management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

• Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding procedures.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or for more information contact Tom at Interaction.

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Looking forward to receiving your application!