Caretaker, Building Maintenance, General Labor

Up to £30,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience and Qualifications.)

Birchwood School
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary:
Up to £30,000 per year

Birchwood School is looking for a dedicated and hands‑on Site Caretaker to help create an environment where children and young people with complex needs can feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. If you take pride in practical work, enjoy keeping spaces looking their best, and want every day to feel meaningful, this role could be perfect for you.

As our Site Caretaker, you will play a key role in keeping Birchwood School running smoothly. Your days will be varied, active, and essential to ensuring our pupils and staff have a safe and welcoming place to learn.

• Carrying out daily repairs and planned maintenance
• Completing essential health and safety checks
• Inspecting heating, lighting, and alarm systems
• Supporting cleaning tasks when needed

• Gardening, landscaping, and keeping outdoor spaces tidy
• Painting, decorating, and improving site appearance
• Managing tools, equipment, and materials

• Opening and closing the school each day
• Performing regular security checks
• Supporting traffic flow on site
• Working with contractors, overseeing site inductions, and supervising when required

• Carrying out basic checks and cleaning of school vehicles

We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and confident in a busy school setting. Ideally, you’ll have:

• GCSEs/NVQs/SVQs (or equivalent)
• Experience with basic repairs, maintenance, or caretaking
• Clear communication and great organisation
• The ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure
• A basic understanding of health and safety (training available)
• Confidence travelling locally using school vehicles

Qualifications in construction, engineering, or IOSH are an advantage but not a requirement.

We value someone who:

• Treats pupils and colleagues with kindness and respect
• Keeps professionalism and confidentiality at the heart of their work
• Is flexible, supportive, and positive
• Takes genuine pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces

Working with Orbis means joining a purpose‑driven, supportive team. You’ll benefit from:

• Blue Light Card discounts
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus
• Comprehensive health plan after probation
• A friendly working environment
  
  A varied role where no two days are the same

If you’re ready to become a Site Caretaker who makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Birchwood School and help us maintain exceptional spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

Orbis Education and Care is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our employees.