Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Caretaker

Knowsley

Location:

Knowsley - Multiple Sites

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts:

Early 6:00am-2:00pm / Late 1:00pm-9:00pm

Pay: £13.02 per hour PAYE

Driving Licence:
Essential

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Caretaker to work across multiple school sites in the Knowsley area.

This is a varied role involving general site management, building maintenance, security, porterage and customer service. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work both early and late shifts.

• Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Open and lock school buildings as required.
• Carry out regular site security checks and ensure the building remains secure.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service to the school.
• Manage visitors and contractors, including maintaining the site visitor book.
• Monitor and manage external contractors in line with company and Health & Safety procedures.
• Carry out porterage duties and respond to school requests.
• Complete minor works including painting, putting up notice boards and general maintenance.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks, including fire alarm testing and L8 testing.
• Take monthly meter readings.
• Complete reactive repairs and other maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensure equipment is safe, maintained and used correctly.
• Follow COSHH requirements, including the safe storage and handling of chemicals.
• Report accidents, near misses and Health & Safety or environmental issues.
• Complete site security tours and remain vigilant regarding the security of the school.
• Support the management of the building when community groups are using the site.
• Attend Toolbox Talks and complete relevant training.
• Work safely, efficiently and independently, using initiative when required.
• Complete overtime and occasional weekend work when required.

• Full UK driving licence - essential.
• Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or similar experience is desirable.
• Good practical and maintenance skills.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible and able to prioritise workload.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites.
• Able to work early and late shifts as required.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.

Immediate opportunities may be available.