School Facilities & Safety Lead

Anton Infant School; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Infant and Anton Junior schools are seeking a practical, reliable Caretaker to join our team. You will help keep our site safe, secure, clean and well maintained, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors have a welcoming environment.

This role covers daily opening, site security, overseeing contractors, basic maintenance and repairs, health and safety checks, waste management, and supporting school events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Good understanding of building maintenance, compliance, and site management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to school environment.

Responsibilities

• Open the school daily and ensure premises are safe, secure and ready for use.
• Oversee site security and act as key holder where required.
• Supervise third-party cleaners to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the site.
• Liaise with contractors on site and oversee planned maintenance schedules.
• Assist with health and safety risk assessments across the school.
• Carry out Legionella testing and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and policies.
• Keep the COSHH register up to date and manage fire safety checks.
• Monitor heating, lighting and alarm systems, and carry out routine maintenance.
• Support events and activities as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Security

Liaison with Contractors

Budget Management

Job description

Anton Infant and Anton Junior schools are seeking a practical, reliable Caretaker to join our team. You will help keep our site safe, secure, clean and well maintained, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors have a welcoming environment.

This role covers daily opening, site security, overseeing contractors, basic maintenance and repairs, health and safety checks, waste management, and supporting school events.