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School Caretaker

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Posted on: 1 Aug 2026

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Negotiable Wirral, Merseyside Temporary
Job title:
School Caretaker
Location:
Wirral, Merseyside
Salary:
Negotiable

School Caretaker - Wirral


£17.50-£18.50 per hour
Full-day and split-shift roles available
Short-term and long-term opportunities
Roles available from September
Due to an increase in demand from September, we are recruiting reliable and experienced School Caretakers to work across a range of schools throughout the Wirral.
We have a variety of short-term, long-term, and ongoing opportunities available, including full-day positions and split shifts. These roles are ideal for candidates who are practical, dependable, and committed to helping maintain safe, secure, clean, and well-presented school environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Opening and closing school premises
  • Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
  • Ensuring school buildings and outdoor areas are safe, clean, and secure
  • Completing routine health and safety and site checks
  • Monitoring access to the school site and maintaining site security
  • Setting up classrooms, halls, and other areas for school activities and events
  • Moving furniture and equipment when required
  • Reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs where necessary
  • Supporting with emergency procedures and responding to site-related issues
  • Working closely with school staff, contractors, and external service providers
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe school site

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience as a School Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Facilities Assistant, or in a similar maintenance role is desirable
  • Good practical, DIY, and basic maintenance skills
  • A good understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Flexible and willing to work full days or split shifts
  • Able to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected issues
  • A positive and proactive approach to work
  • An Enhanced DBS check may be required, depending on the placement

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay of £17.50-£18.50 per hour
  • Full-day and split-shift opportunities
  • Short-term, long-term, and ongoing assignments
  • Opportunities across schools throughout the Wirral
  • Roles available from September
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement


If you are a reliable and proactive caretaker looking for flexible work in schools across the Wirral, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss the opportunities available.
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.

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