School Caretaker

School Caretaker – Durham

Location: Darlington, County Durham

Salary: £23,000 – £26,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Shift work / split shifts may apply)

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the School:

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, practical, and hardworking School Caretaker on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Darlington. The school pride itself on maintaining a safe, clean, and warm learning environment for its pupils and staff. Joining a dedicated site team, you will play an essential role in the daily operations, safety, and security of the entire school estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary keyholder, managing the secure opening and closing of the school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine building maintenance, minor plumbing, joinery tasks, and DIY repairs across the site.
• Monitor, operate, and log checks on the school heating, lighting, and security systems.
• Oversee health and safety compliance, including regular fire alarm testing, water hygiene checks, and clear emergency egress.
• Manage external contractors on-site and assist with cleaning duties, litter picking, gritting in winter, and heavy lifting/moving of furniture.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in caretaking, site management, facilities, or a skilled trade (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or general building maintenance).
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and COSHH guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage a varied daily workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a polite and helpful manner when interacting with school staff, visitors, and contractors.
• This post is subject to a clean driving license (advantageous) and an enhanced background check.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant maintenance history to our facilities recruitment team. Interviews will be held immediately upon receipt of suitable applications.