School Caretaker WITH DBS

Proman; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Overtime opportunities

Contract extension

School environment experience

Job summary

Proman is currently recruiting a Caretaker to work at a School in Birmingham (B9 5QA). The role requires an Enhanced DBS and offers an 8-hour day pattern with a PAYE rate of £13.00 per hour, Monday to Friday.

The contract runs until 30 November 2026 with potential extension, and overtime/weekend work may be available. You will open/close buildings, perform site inspections, carry out maintenance, and support school activities while ensuring health and safety compliance and effective liaison with

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or building services experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Must provide own dark workwear and safety boots.
• Flexible approach to overtime and occasional weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing school buildings, ensuring site security at all times.
• Conducting daily site inspections and reporting defects via the helpdesk.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs.
• General caretaking duties including porterage, litter picking, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Preparing buildings and outdoor areas for school activities and seasonal changes.
• Managing site stock, materials, and equipment.
• Ensuring timely completion and closure of maintenance jobs.
• Supporting subcontractors and mobile technical teams on site.
• Conducting statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections.
• Responding to emergency situations and supporting fire evacuations when required.
• Maintaining accurate records and compliance documentation.
• Building positive relationships with school staff and clients.
• Supporting facilities management meetings and site reporting requirements.
• Supervising third-party activities such as lettings and after-school clubs.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Caretaking experience

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Caretaker - School, Birmingham (B9 5QA)

Location: At a School, B9 5QA
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour PAYE
Contract: Until 30th November 2026 (with potential extension)
Hours: 8 hours per day, shift pattern between 6:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime and weekend work may be available.

Proman Recruitment is currently looking for a Caretaker to work at a School in Birmingham (B9 5QA). This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and proactive individual with caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or site support experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing school buildings, ensuring site security at all times
• Conducting daily site inspections and reporting defects via the helpdesk
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs
• General caretaking duties including porterage, litter picking, cleaning, and basic maintenance
• Preparing buildings and outdoor areas for school activities and seasonal changes
• Managing site stock, materials, and equipment
• Ensuring timely completion and closure of maintenance jobs
• Supporting subcontractors and mobile technical teams on site
• Conducting statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections
• Responding to emergency situations and supporting fire evacuations when required
• Maintaining accurate records and compliance documentation
• Building positive relationships with school staff and clients
• Supporting facilities management meetings and site reporting requirements
• Supervising third-party activities such as lettings and after-school clubs

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS (required)
• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or building services experience desirable
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Must provide own dark workwear and safety boots
• Flexible approach to overtime and occasional weekend working

What's on Offer?

• £13.00 per hour PAYE
• Immediate start available
• Potential contract extension
• Overtime opportunities
• Valuable experience within a school environment