School Caretaker

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established educational trust in Staffordshire for a reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join their facilities team.

Working closely with the Business Manager and Estates Lead, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors across the site.

Working Monday
- Friday, 07:00-12:00, this is temporray on-going role. Valid, Enhanced DBS certificate is mandatory.

• Opening and securing the premises, including locking/unlocking doors and operating the intruder alarm system
• Monitoring CCTV, checking visitor , and managing contractor and utility company access
• Responding to emergency situations and participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota as required
• Acting as a Fire Marshall and nominated First Aider (training provided)

• Carrying out general repairs, planned maintenance, and PAT testing
• Replacing minor fittings including bulbs, fuses, tubes, and starters
• Attending to spillages, stains, and emergency cleaning as required
• Keeping all internal and external areas clean, litter-free, and safe, including grounds maintenance and gritting in adverse weather

• Setting up and clearing furniture and equipment for internal and external events
• Distributing parcels and carrying out porterage duties across the site
• Monitoring and replenishing consumable stocks
• Driving site vehicles and carrying out vehicle checks as required
• Undertaking minor joinery, plumbing, and decorating repairs as directed

• Previous caretaking, facilities, or maintenance experience desirable
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and working at height
• Flexible and reliable — willing to work a rota including evenings and weekends
• Good working knowledge of health and safety practices
• First Aid and Fire Marshall certification advantageous (training available)
• Valid Enhanced DBS certificate is mandatory