Caretaker​/Janitor

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Northampton Schools Account at Abbeyfield School, Mere Way, Northampton NN4 8BU
– this role will be based on site.

Salary: £13.08 per hour.

Hours: 25 hours per week – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises.
• Carry out day‑to‑day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., furniture fixtures, wall repairs).
• Check that heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly.
• Daily responsibility to verify all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use.
• Guard against vandalism by inspecting premises.
• Arrange chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clear away thereafter.
• Pick litter and perform general clearing of external areas.

• Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repairs.
• Good team player.
• Flexible with shift work.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with on‑site client and employees.
• Experience supporting local and business zero‑carbon programmes in a strategic and lean manner (where appropriate).
• Responsibility for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

• Competitive remuneration with potential for yearly reviews.
• Career growth opportunities such as cleaning team leader or caretaker roles.
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – options include insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to exclusive discounts through our online portal.
• Two social impact days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those caring for dependants.
• Membership of affinity networks supporting diverse communities within Amey.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. All candidates are welcome regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability‑confident leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please let us know any access needs or reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.