Head Caretaker

Head Caretaker

Bellrock is the trusted challenger in UK property services. Driven by insights, powered by technology, and delivered by talented people, we are redefining how real estate is managed. Since 2003, our people‑first and technology‑led approach has helped organisations across the UK transform their estates into high‑performance, sustainable environments. Through our integrated service model—spanning Technologies, Consulting, Critical Engineering & Jordon, and Intelligent Asset Care— we deliver compliance, quality, and operational excellence while reducing cost and carbon impact.

Our award‑winning Concerto IWMS platform, together with mobile solutions from Mobiess and energy analytics from InMetriks, enables smart, data‑led estate management at scale.

How will you be the change? We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers – whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how we deliver value for our customers, and build systems that lead the way.

And as a Head Caretaker with Bellrock, you’ll do it by…

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school, which includes the buildings and grounds
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
• Promoting health and safety around the school
• All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning

What does it take? If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Head Caretaker, you’ll need…

• ensure a clean, safe, secure, and pleasant environment for users of the school buildings and grounds
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the building and its grounds.
• Be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the site including the management of any contractors attending the site.
• To support building projects within agreed tolerances as set by the Trust, i.e., obtaining quotations, determining timing of work and costs within agreed parameters.
• To liaise with users of the building as appropriate to facilitate additional or non‑standard usage of the building, outside usual educational hours (e.g., hirers, community services department and contractor’s representatives).
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out‑of‑school hours when necessary.
• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder.
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off.
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other callouts following agreed procedures.
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are carried out.
• Advise the Account Manager / FET / Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety.
• Be responsible for site compliance, e.g., fire and intruder alarm testing, emergency light testing, call points, legionella flushing, etc.
• Be responsible for all contractors to have full access to the site with regards to the Statutory Testing of any specialist equipment
• Be responsible for the estates fabric and equipment to ensure safe use, including repair where possible, e.g., window blinds, door handles, toilet flushes and other wear and tear.
• Ensure that the appropriate materials and equipment on the site are available and that the equipment receives correct repair and maintenance.
• Ensure that areas requiring repair are not a source of danger to the occupants or affect the security of the building with due observance of Health and Safety at Work requirements.
• Ensuring that the disposal of all waste is done in the correct and appropriate manner.
• Responsible for Keeping drain grids clean and free from debris and other litter daily.
• Responsible for the Operation of heating plant and reporting any obvious deficiencies in the heating system as a matter of urgency.
• Working with the…