School Premises Caretaker | Safe, Well-Run Site

Marchant Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy secondary school in Swindon is looking to appoint a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to join its premises team. The role involves a range of maintenance, security and general site duties to keep the premises safe and ready for use throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a caretaker within a school, understand safeguarding, site security and health and safety considerations, and be able to prioritise tasks and respond promptly to urgent

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a caretaker or premises professional within a school is essential.
• Candidates should understand safeguarding, site security and health and safety when working around pupils.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, communicate professionally with school staff and respond promptly to urgent issues is important.
• An enhanced DBS will be required.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the premises in accordance with school procedures.
• Completing daily inspections of buildings and external areas.
• Carrying out minor repairs, maintenance and basic decorating.
• Checking doors, windows, lighting and other facilities.
• Preparing classrooms and communal spaces for meetings and events.
• Assisting with the movement of furniture and equipment.
• Maintaining outdoor areas and reporting potential hazards.
• Monitoring deliveries and providing access for authorised contractors.
• Supporting fire safety checks and emergency procedures.
• Reporting significant repairs and maintenance concerns.
• Ensuring site security procedures are followed.
• Responding to maintenance issues during the school day.

Job description

A busy secondary school in Swindon is looking to appoint a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to join its premises team. The role involves a range of maintenance, security and general site duties to keep the premises safe and ready for use throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a caretaker within a school, understand safeguarding, site security and health and safety considerations, and be able to prioritise tasks and respond promptly to urgent