School Facilities & Safety Coordinator

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden)

Health plan (UK Health Care)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Mercian Trust is seeking a Caretaker for Aldridge School to manage daily caretaking duties, site maintenance, health & safety, and security. The role supports events, lettings, and campus facilities to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will open, secure, monitor buildings, conduct checks, and coordinate deliveries while upholding safeguarding and high standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Educated to a satisfactory standard with good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Open, secure and monitor school buildings and grounds.
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and caretaking duties.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of external areas.
• Undertake health and safety checks, testing and record keeping.
• Support site security, alarm systems and contractor access.
• Set up rooms and facilities for school events and lettings.
• Monitor heating, lighting, water systems and energy usage.
• Receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of school vehicles and swimming pool facilities.

Skills

Driving licence

Caretaking duties

Maintenance skills

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

COSHH knowledge

Microsoft Office

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Basic education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mercian Trust is seeking a Caretaker for Aldridge School to manage daily caretaking duties, site maintenance, health & safety, and security. The role supports events, lettings, and campus facilities to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will open, secure, monitor buildings, conduct checks, and coordinate deliveries while upholding safeguarding and high standards across the site.