Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker

Location: Plymouth
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: To be confirmed

The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming school in Plymouth for an experienced School Caretaker.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous caretaking, premises or site management experience to join a supportive school environment. The role is initially temporary, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

• Opening and/or locking the school site as required.
• Carrying out routine maintenance of the school buildings and grounds.
• Undertaking minor repairs, including changing light bulbs, basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general DIY.
• Maintaining the school grounds, ensuring they remain safe, clean and presentable.
• Emptying bins, litter picking and assisting with general cleaning duties where required.
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries around the school.
• Monitoring stock levels of cleaning and site supplies.
• Liaising with and overseeing contractors working on site.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and reporting any maintenance issues.
• Supporting the school in maintaining high standards of health, safety and security.
• Working in line with safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times.

• Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Assistant or Site Manager is desirable.
• School-based experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Practical DIY and maintenance skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two satisfactory references covering the last two years of employment.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you're looking for a rewarding role within a school setting and take pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.