Trust Primary Caretaker

Wlp; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wlp is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join their Trust, working ideally between Stamford Bridge Primary and Melbourne Primary Schools. Responsibilities include maintaining school buildings to a high standard, carrying out repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have caretaking or maintenance experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a full year contract, with working hours between 32 to 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, or facilities roles.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Building maintenance knowledge

Health and safety understanding

Communication skills

Job description

Information: NJC SCP 3, £24,796 (pro rata if working below 37 hours per week)

32 to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Full year contract.

Are you practical, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in a school community? We are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our Trust, ideally working across both Stamford Bridge Primary and Melbourne Primary Schools. If you’d prefer to work in just one setting, please let us know in your application—we’re happy to consider this.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain our school buildings and grounds to a high standard, ensuring a safe, clean, and secure environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.).
• Monitor and report any major defects or issues.
• Ensure all systems (water, heating, lighting, alarms) are operational and carry out routine checks.
• Open and close the school premises daily, monitor security, and respond to alarms.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support cleaning staff and undertake emergency cleaning when needed.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including playgrounds and green spaces.
• Set up rooms for events, receive deliveries, and liaise with contractors.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, or facilities roles.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• IT skills for training and internal communications.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Make a real difference to the school environment and the lives of our pupils.

How to apply:

If you are committed to high standards, safeguarding, and equality, and want to help provide the best environment for our pupils, we’d love to hear from you. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in working at both schools or just one.

Please see related documents for a full job description.

Completed applications should be sent via email to [e-mail] by 5pm Sunday 2nd Novemebr 2025

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

Requirements

• Experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or facilities role.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.