School Caretaker – Enhanced DBS (On‑Site Maintenance)

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

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.