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Lead Caretaker

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Your new company 
We are seeking a proactive and reliable lead caretaker to oversee site operations across two secondary schools in Sheffield. This is a hands-on role for someone who is not afraid to get involved in day-to-day maintenance tasks, while also confidently supervising site staff, contractors, and delegating work effectively.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring both school sites are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational to support teaching and learning.

Your new role 
This interim lead caretaker job will have the following responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate facilities and site staff across both schools.
Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance tasks
Ensure statutory and compliance checks are completed and recorded, including (but not limited to): 
Health & Safety inspections
Fire safety checks
Water hygiene and asbestos awareness
Act as a keyholder and respond to site issues as required
Manage contractors on site and ensure work is completed safely and to standard
Delegate tasks effectively and monitor workloads
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, compliance, and inspections
Support school events, lettings, and occasional out-of-hours activities
Promote a strong health and safety culture across both sites
What you'll need to succeed 
We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in facilities, premises, or site supervision (ideally within a school or similar environment)
Is practical, hands-on, and confident in carrying out maintenance tasks.
Has a good understanding of compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding requirements
Can lead, supervise, and motivate site staff
Is organised, reliable, and able to manage priorities across two sites.
Has good communication skills and can work positively with staff, students, and contractorsThis job is a temporary position in the first instance. We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum, and you will need to be willing to undergo a DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service. You will be required to hold 5 or more GCSEs, inclusive of Maths and English for this role at grade 4 or above.
What you'll get in return 
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers. T&Cs apply.
What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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