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Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Job in Knowsley, Kirkby, Merseyside, LN8, England, UK
Listing for: PPM Recruitment
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15000 - 21000 GBP Yearly GBP 15000.00 21000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker for Knowsley Schools.

General Overview
  • The role covers all aspects of general site management including, planned and reactive building maintenance, porterage, security, reception and being a key link between Equans and the school.
  • To present a front always facing customer service attitude to the customer.
  • To always ensure security of the building.
  • To maintain the Equans site visitor book including signing in of contractors.
  • Carrying out work safely and efficiently as directed by the Site Manager or other manager as well as using your own initiative.
  • Ensuring all equipment used is in good repair and used to company / manufacturer's instructions.
  • Maintain all company documentation in accordance with required contractual and legal standards.
  • Carry out any reactive tasks that may be required during the school day.
  • Engage in Toolbox Talks and other company H&S requirements.
  • To lock and unlock the school building.
  • Report any accidents, near misses, health and safety or environmental issues to the Accident Reporting Helpline or to the Site Manager.
  • Manage any external contractors on site to company and H&S guidelines and issue permits to access as required.
  • Carry out meter readings monthly.
  • To carry out temporary and permanent reactive repairs as required.
  • Complete planned maintenance as directed including fire alarm testing, L8 testing.
  • Provide a customer focused Equans presence to the site.
  • To be vigilant to the security of the school by carrying out site security tours.
  • Respond to school requests in a timely manner.
  • Complete minor works as required including painting and putting up notice boards etc.
  • Ensure COSHH guidelines are followed including safe storage of chemicals.
  • Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
  • Carry out porterage requests as and when required.
  • Adhere to company policies.
  • Manage the building when Community Use are present on site.
  • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected by the Site Manager.
  • To partake in relevant training as and when required.
  • To complete overtime out of hours as and when required.
  • To present themselves in a public environment and be able to communicate in a customer

Monday
- Friday- early shift (Apply online only), late shift (Apply online only). Occasional weekend work also required. 37.5hr week with 30min break per day. Must be flexible to cover these shifts.

£13.02 PAYE

£13.02 PAYE

Enhanced DBS required.

PPE provided but must have own safety boots/shoes.

Must be able to drive as may be required multiple schools across Knowsley from any of the following:

LC2a
- All Saints Roughwood Drive, Liverpool, L33 8XF

LC4 - Knowsley Community College, Stockbridge Lane, Huyton, L36 3SD

LC5 - Lord Derby Academy, Seel Road, Huyton, L36 6DG

LC6 - The Prescot School
- Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, L34 3NB

LC7 - St Edmund Arrowsmith, Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XG

LC8 - Halewood Academy, The Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool, L26 1UU

LC9 - Kirkby High School, Bracknell Avenue, Liverpool, L32 9PP

LC9A
- Bluebell Park School. Cawthorne Close, Liverpool, L32 3XQ

Most likely will be working on LC9A or LC6 but will be confirmed upon offer

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