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Caretaker

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 17 - 17 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

School Caretaker

We are seeking a reliable and skilled School Caretaker to join a dedicated site team in the Manchester area. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong "can-do" attitude and a background in trades, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

Role Overview

Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM).

Overtime: Optional weekend overtime available as required.

Location: Various schools across the Greater Manchester area.

Key Responsibilities

Site Security: Responsibility for the opening and closing of school premises, ensuring all areas are secure.

Maintenance & Repairs: Carrying out essential DIY tasks and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, joinery, and painting.

Health & Safety: Performing regular site inspections, fire alarm testing, and ensuring walkways are clear and safe.

Grounds Upkeep: General maintenance of outdoor areas, including litter picking and seasonal tasks (e.g., gritting during winter).

Contractor Liaison: Assisting external contractors during site visits and ensuring works are completed safely.

Requirements

Trade Background: Previous experience in a trade (Joinery, Plumbing, or general Building Maintenance) is highly preferred.

Vetting: A valid Enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.

Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred due to early morning start times.

Reliability: A punctual and dependable approach, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Communication: Good interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with school leadership, staff, and pupils.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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