As a School Caretaker, you will be a vital part of the school community, responsible for ensuring the premises are safe, secure, and well-maintained. Your hands-on approach will be essential to keeping the school environment in excellent condition. Your duties will include:

• Repairs and Maintenance: Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work (where qualified).
• Building Security: Being a key holder and responsible for opening and locking up the school premises, including setting and checking alarm systems.
• Health and Safety: Conducting regular health and safety checks, maintaining records, and ensuring all areas of the school are safe for students and staff.
• Grounds keeping: Maintaining the school grounds, including litter picking, clearing pathways, and basic gardening.
• General Duties: Supervising external contractors, moving furniture for events, and assisting with general cleaning and porters duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on Experience: You must have a strong background in building maintenance, repairs, and DIY. Experience in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, or electrics is highly desirable.
• School Environment: Previous experience working as a caretaker in a school or similar educational setting is essential.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to work on your own initiative, solve problems effectively, and prioritise tasks is crucial.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, students, and external contractors.
• Physical Fitness: The role requires you to be physically fit for tasks involving lifting and manual labor.

Why work with us?

• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive pay rate.
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible positions to suit your needs, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Dedicated Consultant: You'll have a dedicated recruitment consultant who will provide personalised support, guide you through the process, and offer ongoing assistance throughout your placement.
• Introduce a Friend, Earn £300! Refer a candidate to us who we successfully place, and you will receive a £300 shopping voucher! (T&Cs apply)
• All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Proof of right to work in the UK, two professional references.

If you're a skilled and proactive caretaker ready to make a significant impact on a school community, please apply today. Send your CV now to jyothika.yamini@randstad.co.uk or contact us on 0151 255 1666 now to arrange a registration or find out more.