School Site Caretaker & Maintenance Lead

Bosco CET; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Varied site work

Job summary

St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced and proactive School Caretaker. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a split daily shift and year-round duties to keep the grounds safe, clean and well maintained.

The successful candidate will be responsible for opening the school each morning, managing maintenance tasks, supervising cleaners and contractors, and ensuring Health & Safety and COSHH compliance.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety knowledge applicable to school premises.
• COSHH regulations understanding, with training provided if required.
• Good DIY skills for general maintenance and repairs.
• Basic ICT skills (emails, word processing).

Responsibilities

• Main key holder and opening up the school each morning.
• Maintain grounds to keep site safe, clean and tidy.
• Monitor cleaning and contractor work, report shortfalls.
• Plan maintenance with Headteacher and ensure site rules and safety compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety

COSHH

DIY skills

ICT skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced and proactive School Caretaker. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a split daily shift and year-round duties to keep the grounds safe, clean and well maintained.

The successful candidate will be responsible for opening the school each morning, managing maintenance tasks, supervising cleaners and contractors, and ensuring Health & Safety and COSHH compliance.