School Site Keeper: Maintenance, Safety & Facilities

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a proactive School Caretaker for a Warrington school. Immediate start, full-time term-time role, with duties maintaining buildings, grounds, and facilities to a safe, secure standard.

You will carry out routine maintenance, respond to issues, support deliveries, monitor health and safety, and work with staff and contractors. DBS check required; school experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role.
• Good practical and DIY skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues.
• A reliable, proactive, and flexible approach.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).
• Desirable: previous school/education setting experience.
• Desirable: maintenance or trades qualifications.
• Desirable: basic plumbing, electrical, decorating, or general building maintenance.
• Desirable: safeguarding and site security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks of the site, facilities, and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance issues and report more complex repairs where required.
• Support the opening and securing of the school site.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including basic grounds and general upkeep.
• Assist with deliveries, moving furniture, setting up rooms, and other site requirements.
• Monitor health and safety across the site and report any concerns.
• Work closely with school staff and external contractors where required.

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Health & safety

Organisation & communication

DBS check

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a proactive School Caretaker for a Warrington school. Immediate start, full-time term-time role, with duties maintaining buildings, grounds, and facilities to a safe, secure standard.

You will carry out routine maintenance, respond to issues, support deliveries, monitor health and safety, and work with staff and contractors. DBS check required; school experience desirable.