School Caretaker - Temporary to Permanent

Location: Burnley
Hours: Monday to Friday, split shift
Shift: 6:00am-11:00am and 2:30pm-5:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a welcoming school in Burnley, with the opportunity to become permanent following a successful temporary period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, practical and hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and secure school environment.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and security of the school premises, ensuring the site is safe, welcoming and fully operational for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening and securing the school premises
• Carrying out daily site checks and reporting any issues
• General maintenance, repairs and minor DIY tasks
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe and well maintained
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment as required
• Liaising with contractors and visitors when necessary
• Carrying out basic health and safety checks
• Responding to maintenance issues and emergencies
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school site
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and secure environment

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience
• Good practical and DIY skills
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• A professional and approachable manner when working around children, staff and visitors

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.