School Caretaker - Liverpool, Wirral & Surrounding Areas

Location: Various schools
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: Possibility of split shifts
Contract: Temporary / Permanent opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable School Caretakers to work within a number of schools.

We are looking for practical, hands-on individuals with a strong background in general maintenance, facilities management and building upkeep.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with previous school-based caretaking experience, as well as those looking to transfer their skills from other environments, including facilities management, building maintenance, joinery, construction and property maintenance.

The successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, providing a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the school premises.

• Undertaking basic joinery work and repairs where required.

• Completing routine building inspections and identifying maintenance issues.

• Ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well maintained.

• Carrying out general DIY tasks, including minor plumbing, decorating and repairs.

• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment when required.

• Opening and closing the school premises, including locking and unlocking buildings.

• Monitoring site security and reporting any concerns.

• Supporting with health and safety checks and maintaining a safe environment.

• Liaising with contractors and assisting with maintenance work.

• Ensuring the school grounds and external areas are maintained to a good standard.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities-based role.

• Practical maintenance and repair skills.

• Experience undertaking basic joinery work.

• Good knowledge of general building upkeep and maintenance.

• The ability to work independently and use their own initiative.

• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to work.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to prioritise tasks and respond to maintenance issues efficiently.

Previous school-based caretaking or premises experience would be advantageous.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in facilities management, building maintenance, joinery, construction, property maintenance and other hands-on maintenance environments.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant experience in maintenance, facilities or joinery.

• A good understanding of health and safety within a working environment.

• An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required, with the appropriate children's workforce check and barred list check where applicable to the role.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday.

• 37.5 hours per week.

• Potential requirement to work split shifts to accommodate school opening and closing times.

• Flexibility around working hours may be required depending on the school's needs.

Why Apply?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.

• Full-time, 37.5-hour working week.

• Opportunities to work within a variety of school environments.

• The chance to utilise and develop your existing maintenance and practical skills.

• An opportunity to play an important role in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment.

Interested?

If you are an experienced caretaker, maintenance operative, facilities assistant or joiner looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for upcoming School Caretaker opportunities!