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School Caretaker

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 18,000 - 22,000 / Annum
Job Type:
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

School Caretaker

Part Time | Immediate Start | School Setting

We are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a busy school, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This is a hands-on role that would suit an individual with maintenance, facilities, or caretaking experience who takes pride in keeping buildings and grounds well-maintained and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  * Opening and/or securing the school premises.

  * Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.

  * Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well-presented.

  * Conducting routine health and safety checks.

  * Responding to maintenance requests and site-related issues.

  * Monitoring site security and reporting concerns.

  * Assisting with room setups for meetings, events, and examinations.

  * Liaising with contractors and overseeing site access where required.

  * Supporting compliance with health and safety procedures.

  * Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the school site.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  * Previous experience in a caretaker, site assistant, maintenance, facilities, or similar role.

  * Good practical maintenance and DIY skills.

  * Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

  * A reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work.

  * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

  * The ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

  * Good communication skills and a professional manner.

Essential Requirements

  * Previous caretaking, maintenance, or facilities experience.

  * Ability to carry out the physical demands of the role.

  * Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure school environment.

  * A current Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service.

Please note: This position is based within a school. Due to safeguarding requirements, we are unable to consider candidates who do not already hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service.

What We Offer

  * Part-time hours.

  * A rewarding role within a school environment.

  * A supportive and welcoming team.

  * The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the school community.

If you are a dependable and hardworking individual looking for your next opportunity within a school setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today

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