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Meridian Business Support Ltd; Middleton; On-site; ZAR 394,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a School Caretaker at Middleton to ensure the school site remains safe, clean and well maintained. The role includes general maintenance, basic plumbing and moving gear, with DBS Update Service required for eligibility.

Working alongside the Site Manager, you will perform daily health and safety checks and support events, with immediate start and on-site hours during term time and school holidays.

Qualifications

• A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience in a Caretaker, School Caretaker, Maintenance, Facilities, Premises or similar role.
• A practical, hands‑on approach.
• The ability to carry out basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• A reliable and responsible approach to work.
• The ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting and moving furniture and equipment.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements.
• A professional approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality when working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and minor repairs around the school site.
• Basic plumbing, including unblocking toilets and dealing with minor drainage issues.
• Drain clearing and general premises maintenance.
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries safely around the school.
• Putting up noticeboards, fixtures and fittings.
• Litter picking and emptying bins around the school.
• Completing daily and weekly health and safety checks.
• Reporting hazards, damage, defects and maintenance issues.
• Helping prepare the school premises for events and activities.
• Opening and securing the school site when required.
• Following procedures relating to keys, alarms and site security.
• Responding to requests from the Site Manager and Business Manager.
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school premises.
• Carrying out any other reasonable caretaking and maintenance duties required.

Job description

School Caretaker – Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Location: Middleton

Hours: 10:00am–6:00pm during term time / 8:00am–4:00pm during school holidays

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate

Keyholder: Yes

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – ESSENTIAL

Are you an experienced School Caretaker, Caretaker, Maintenance Operative or Facilities Assistant looking for an immediate opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a busy school site. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will play an important part in keeping the school safe, secure, clean and well maintained.

IMPORTANT: You must hold a valid Enhanced DBS which is registered on the DBS Update Service. This is an essential requirement for the role. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will not be considered.

About the School Caretaker Role

Working alongside the Site Manager and Business Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance and upkeep of the school premises.

Your duties will include:

• General maintenance and minor repairs around the school site.
• Basic plumbing, including unblocking toilets and dealing with minor drainage issues.
• Drain clearing and general premises maintenance.
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries safely around the school.
• Putting up noticeboards, fixtures and fittings.
• Litter picking and emptying bins around the school.
• Completing daily and weekly health and safety checks.
• Reporting hazards, damage, defects and maintenance issues.
• Helping prepare the school premises for events and activities.
• Opening and securing the school site when required.
• Following procedures relating to keys, alarms and site security.
• Responding to requests from the Site Manager and Business Manager.
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school premises.
• Carrying out any other reasonable caretaking and maintenance duties required.

What We're Looking For

The successful School Caretaker will be practical, reliable and happy to get involved in a wide range of maintenance and premises duties.

You will need:

• A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience in a Caretaker, School Caretaker, Maintenance, Facilities, Premises or similar role.
• A practical, hands‑on approach.
• The ability to carry out basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• A reliable and responsible approach to work.
• The ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting and moving furniture and equipment.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements.
• A professional approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality when working in a school environment.

The following would be advantageous:

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker.
• Experience working in a school, college, nursery or other public building.
• Basic plumbing or drainage experience.
• Carpentry or general maintenance experience.
• Facilities or premises management experience.
• Relevant maintenance, facilities or health and safety qualifications.

Half Term & School Holidays: 8:00am–4:00pm

Start: Immediate

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Caretaker / School Caretaker / Maintenance Operative who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Please note: A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service is essential for this position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Care Taker

Company: Meridian Business Support

Salary: £13.70 to £13.92 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Middleton, M24 2GL

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

School Caretaker – Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Location: Middleton

Pay: £13.70–£13.92 per hour

Hours: 10:00am–6:00pm during term time / 8:00am–4:00pm during school holidays

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate

Keyholder: Yes

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – ESSENTIAL

Are you an experienced School Caretaker, Caretaker, Maintenance Operative or Facilities Assistant looking for an immediate opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a busy school site. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will play an important part in keeping the school safe, secure, clean and well maintained.

IMPORTANT: You must hold a valid Enhanced DBS which is registered on the DBS Update Service. This is an essential requirement for the role. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will not be considered.

About the School Caretaker Role

Working alongside the Site Manager and Business Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance and upkeep of the school premises.

Your duties will include:

• General maintenance and minor repairs around the school site.
• Basic plumbing, including unblocking toilets and dealing with minor drainage issues.
• Drain clearing and general premises maintenance.
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries safely around the school.
• Putting up noticeboards, fixtures and fittings.
• Litter picking and emptying bins around the school.
• Completing daily and weekly health and safety checks.
• Reporting hazards, damage, defects and maintenance issues.
• Helping prepare the school premises for events and activities.
• Opening and securing the school site when required.
• Following procedures relating to keys, alarms and site security.
• Responding to requests from the Site Manager and Business Manager.
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school premises.
• Carrying out any other reasonable caretaking and maintenance duties required.

What We're Looking For

The successful School Caretaker will be practical, reliable and happy to get involved in a wide range of maintenance and premises duties.

You will need:

• A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience in a Caretaker, School Caretaker, Maintenance, Facilities, Premises or similar role.
• A practical, hands‑on approach.
• The ability to carry out basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A reliable and responsible approach to work.
• The ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting and moving furniture and equipment.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements.
• A professional approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality when working in a school environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker.
• Experience working in a school, college, nursery or other public building.
• Basic plumbing or drainage experience.
• Carpentry or general maintenance experience.
• Facilities or premises management experience.
• Relevant maintenance, facilities or health and safety qualifications.

Hours & PayTerm Time: 10:00am–6:00pm

Half Term & School Holidays: 8:00am–4:00pm

Pay: £13.70–£13.92 per hour

Start: Immediate

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Caretaker / School Caretaker / Maintenance Operative who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Please note: A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service is essential for this position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.