Temporary School Caretaker: Hands-On Safety & Maintenance

Adecco Portugal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is currently recruiting a reliable Temporary School Caretaker to join a busy educational setting in Cheadle Hulme on a short-term basis for an initial 4-week assignment. The role focuses on keeping the site safe, clean and secure for staff, visitors and students.

You will act as a keyholder, carry out light maintenance, support the cleaning team, set up rooms for events and perform daily health and safety checks including fire alarm testing.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience in caretaker, facilities, maintenance, site operative, or similar role.
• Basic handyman and maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing areas of the site as a designated keyholder.
• Carrying out minor maintenance and repair tasks, including: Changing light bulbs; Re-hanging toilet cubicle doors; Operating a floor cleaning machine.
• Supporting and monitoring the cleaning team, ensuring standards are maintained and assisting with equipment requirements.
• Setting up halls and rooms, including arranging chairs for assemblies and events.
• Emptying litter bins and carrying out litter picking duties following break and lunch periods.
• Escorting contractors around the site when required.
• Responding appropriately to fire alarms and emergency situations.
• Conducting daily Health & Safety checks, including checking means of escape and ensuring site compliance.
• Carrying out weekly fire alarm call point tests.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or security concerns promptly.

Skills

Independent work

Reliability

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is currently recruiting a reliable Temporary School Caretaker to join a busy educational setting in Cheadle Hulme on a short-term basis for an initial 4-week assignment. The role focuses on keeping the site safe, clean and secure for staff, visitors and students.

You will act as a keyholder, carry out light maintenance, support the cleaning team, set up rooms for events and perform daily health and safety checks including fire alarm testing.