School Caretaker - Welcoming School In Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a full-time, permanent role at a well-established secondary school. You will help keep the site safe, clean and well maintained, working with the site team and senior leaders to support daily school operations.

Duties include opening/closing the site, basic maintenance and repairs, health and safety checks, security monitoring, room setups for events, and coordinating with external contractors.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaker, site assistant, or maintenance experience (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and health & safety.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site daily
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met across the premises
• Monitoring site security, including alarms and access control
• Assisting with setting up rooms for events and activities
• Liaising with external contractors when required

Skills

Caretaker experience

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Our client is seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a friendly and well-established secondary school in Birmingham. This is a full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible.

Caretaker required on a full-time basis

Supportive and community-focused school in Birmingham

Key role maintaining a safe and well-presented site

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or aspiring caretaker to play a vital role in the day-to-day running of a busy school environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, clean, and well maintained at all times.

You will work closely with the site team and senior leadership to support the smooth operation of the school, helping to create a positive environment for both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Opening and closing the school site daily

Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks

Ensuring health and safety standards are met across the premises

Monitoring site security, including alarms and access control

Assisting with setting up rooms for events and activities

Liaising with external contractors when required

Experience and Skills

Previous caretaker, site assistant, or maintenance experience (preferred)

Basic knowledge of building maintenance and health & safety

Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good communication and organisational skills

Right to work in the UK

School Information

This inclusive secondary school in Birmingham is known for its strong sense of community and supportive leadership team. The school places great importance on providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students to thrive.

Staff benefit from a positive working culture, ongoing support, and opportunities for development. The school is easily accessible via local transport links and has good on-site facilities.

School Caretaker - Welcoming School in Birmingham • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom