School Caretaker – Welcoming Secondary School

Are you a proactive, hands-on maintenance professional ready to ensure site security, safety, and operational efficiency within a busy secondary school in the South East?

• Welcoming, community-focused secondary school in Oxford

• School Caretaker to manage daily building security, repairs, and compliance logs

• Full-time, year-round role (Shift-Pattern Framework) |
  ASAP Start

Our client is seeking a professional, reliable, and practical School Caretaker to join their active campus premises team immediately. Operating on a rotating shift pattern (early mornings/late evening lockups), this role is ideal for a handy technician or maintenance professional looking for a stable, highly supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will share day-to-day responsibility for the physical security and smooth running of the school estate. Key duties include executing morning unlocking or evening lockup routines, performing first-line reactive fabric repairs (basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting fixes), overseeing assembly and exam hall setups, and executing routine statutory safety tests (weekly fire alarm drills, emergency lighting checks, and water hygiene temperature logs).

This vibrant secondary school in Oxford is known for its warm community atmosphere, outstanding student conduct, and dedication to its support faculty. Senior leaders prioritize balanced workloads, visible administrative support, and an open management track. Staff benefit from outstanding facilities and fully funded training opportunities (including manual handling, working at heights, and COSHH compliance).

• Practical experience in building maintenance, school caretaking, or a relevant trade discipline

• Hands‑on DIY skills across minor joinery, plumbing, redecoration, and general repairs

• Sound working knowledge of basic safety standards, manual handling, and safe chemical storage

• Dependable work ethic, proactive problem-solving ability, and a collaborative team approach