School Site Manager – Safe, Maintained & Secure

Milk Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD courses access

Wellbeing resources

Dedicated consultant

Eco-friendly employer

Job summary

Milk Education is partnering with a specialist school in Nottingham to appoint a reliable School Caretaker on a permanent basis. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a start date in September 2026, offering a salary of £28,000–£33,000.

You’ll help maintain a safe, secure and fully operational site for pupils, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in caretaking, site supervision or facilities roles, strong DIY skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, facilities or maintenance role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, COSHH and site compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and flexible approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school site is safe, secure and compliant with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory regulations.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and planned preventative maintenance across the school site.
• Complete regular health and safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, intruder alarms and other statutory testing.
• Open and lock the school, maintain site security and ensure the buildings and grounds are presented to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and site issues, prioritising safety and minimising disruption to learning.
• Liaise with contractors and support the coordination of maintenance works and statutory inspections.
• Support the Business Manager with health and safety responsibilities, including risk assessments, COSHH and compliance records.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, asset registers and site documentation.

Skills

Maintenance

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Tools

DIY tools

Safety testing

Job description

Milk Education is partnering with a specialist school in Nottingham to appoint a reliable School Caretaker on a permanent basis. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a start date in September 2026, offering a salary of £28,000–£33,000.

You’ll help maintain a safe, secure and fully operational site for pupils, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in caretaking, site supervision or facilities roles, strong DIY skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety