School Site Caretaker & Maintenance Lead

Camberwell Park School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash

Generous Pension Contribution

Job summary

Camberwell Park Specialist School is offering an exciting Caretaker opportunity. This Grade 3, permanent role is 35 hours per week, all year round. Salary in the range £25,583–£25,989, with shift work that may include evenings or weekends.

You will ensure security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the premises and grounds. As a key holder, you will support health and safety standards and respond to site-related emergencies, while helping with events and letting arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, understanding of COSHH requirements is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling and caretaking duties.
• Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills with ability to keep accurate records.
• Full driving licence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)
• Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks
• Security of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV
• Liaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations
• Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors
• Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather
• Setting up for school events such as exams and parents' evenings
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies
• Supporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours
• Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)

Skills

Caretaker experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Literacy & numeracy

Driving licence

Job description

Camberwell Park Specialist School is offering an exciting Caretaker opportunity. This Grade 3, permanent role is 35 hours per week, all year round. Salary in the range £25,583–£25,989, with shift work that may include evenings or weekends.

You will ensure security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the premises and grounds. As a key holder, you will support health and safety standards and respond to site-related emergencies, while helping with events and letting arrangements.