School Facilities & Safety Lead

TEEM Recruitment Ltd.; Heald Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a reliable School Caretaker/Site Manager for a busy school in Heald Green. The role is full-time and temporary, starting ASAP, with hours 10:45am–6:45pm, Monday to Friday. You will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming site for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will manage day-to-day site upkeep, liaise with contractors and support events and compliance processes while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Caretaker or similar role.
• Strong practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements (fire safety, Legionella, asbestos).
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive and dependable.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• UK resident eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and security of the school site.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, compliance, health and safety, and PPM checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance across the site.
• Undertake basic DIY tasks; painting and decorating experience advantageous.
• Help ensure the premises remain clean, safe and fully operational.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor works on site.
• Assist with room setups, school events and site logistics.
• Support school compliance procedures, including asbestos awareness and site safety monitoring.
• Identify and report maintenance, health and safety or security issues promptly.
• Maintain the site to a high standard at all times.
• Respond quickly to issues affecting safety, security or smooth running.

Skills

Caretaker experience

DIY skills

Health & safety knowledge

Independent work

Organisational skills

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility & reliability

Enhanced DBS

Immediate start

Job description

TEEM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a reliable School Caretaker/Site Manager for a busy school in Heald Green. The role is full-time and temporary, starting ASAP, with hours 10:45am–6:45pm, Monday to Friday. You will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming site for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will manage day-to-day site upkeep, liaise with contractors and support events and compliance processes while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety.