Primary School Caretaker

Overview

Primary School Caretaker –

Location:

Bradford.

Contract:

Part Time (Potential for Permanent).

Start Date:

05/01/2026. Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience.

We are recruiting for a reliable, proactive Praimry School Caretaker to ensure a school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained. This varied role is suited to an experienced caretaker, facilities worker or skilled handyperson.

This role involves working on a split shift pattern (morning and afternoon/evening cover) to support the safe opening and closing of the school site. You will manage day-to-day site operations including maintenance, health & safety checks, security, cleaning supervision and minor repairs, acting as key holder and supporting contractors and lettings.

• General site maintenance, repairs and decorating
• Key holding, opening/closing site and responding to alarms
• Health & safety checks and record keeping
• Overseeing cleaning staff and schedules
• Supporting utilities, grounds and external areas
• Managing contractors, deliveries and lettings
• Supporting maintenance planning and site budgets

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or site management
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically able to carry out manual tasks
• Commitment to safeguarding and health & safety

• Split shift working pattern required (morning and afternoon/evening cover)
• Enhanced DBS required
• Occasional out-of-hours callouts
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

If you are practical, dependable and take pride in maintaining a safe school environment, we would love to hear from you