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Link3 Recruitment is seeking a committed, proactive, and skilledCaretakerto join a highly reputable primary school in the Mansfield area. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong maintenance and site–management experience who takes pride in creating a safe, secure, and well–maintained learning environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day–to–day management, safety, security, and maintenance of the school site. You will play a vital role in ensuring that pupils, staff, and visitors are provided with a clean, safe, and efficient school environment.

• Oversee the security and daily opening / closing of the school premises


• Carry out routine building maintenance, repairs and inspections


• Monitor and maintain heating, water and fire safety systems


• Conduct daily health & safety checks and maintain accurate records


• Ensure the school grounds are safe, tidy and well–presented


• Manage or liaise with cleaning staff / contractors as required


• Assist with room set–up, furniture movement, and general caretaking duties


• Respond to emergency call–outs and support school events when required


• Adhere to Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures at all times

• Practical maintenance skills and experience in a similar role


• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively


• Strong communication, organisation and record–keeping skills


• Basic IT competency for reporting and compliance tasks


• Ability to undertake manual handling duties and work safely at height


• Flexible, reliable and committed to high standards of site presentation

• Relevant trade or maintenance qualification


• Experience working within a school or educational environment

• A supportive and welcoming school environment


• A long–term, stable opportunity with the chance to develop new skills


• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to a school community

• Hours : 30 hours per week, all year round


• Working Pattern : Split shift, Monday to Friday


• 5 : 45am – 8 : 45am


• 2 : 45pm – 5 : 45pm


• Start Date : December 2025

All candidates must demonstrate a valid Right to Work in the UK as part of our safeguarding and compliance checks.

All applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one prior to starting work.

Please note : The cost of a DBS will be covered by the applicant.

To apply for this role or for further information, please contactLink3 Recruitment. We look forward to supporting your application and welcoming you to a rewarding new role in education support.