Caretaker, Maintenance Worker, Cleaning Services

Location:

Burton-on-Trent

Role:
Caretaker

Contract:

Temporary

Dates: 2nd November – 18th December 2026

Hours:

Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30am–10:30am, with the possibility of extending to lunchtime

Start Date:

2nd November

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to provide temporary cover at a school in Burton-on-Trent for approximately 7 weeks.

Duties are likely to include:

• Opening and securing the school premises
• Carrying out routine site and security checks
• Ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well maintained
• General caretaking and basic maintenance duties
• Reporting any maintenance, health and safety or security issues
• Moving equipment and furniture where required
• Supporting contractors, visitors and school staff
• General upkeep of the school premises
• Assisting with any other reasonable site duties

The role is expected to run from 2nd November to 18th December, Monday to Friday.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. Reliability is essential, particularly due to the early start time.

• Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months
• If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required
• Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
• Right to Work documentation
• 2 proofs of address – e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months
• Proof of National Insurance number
• Proof of any name changes, where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months
• Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge

Burton-on-Trent 2nd November – 18th December 2026 Approx. 6:30am–10:30am, potentially until lunchtime Monday–Friday