School Caretaker- Sandwell
| Job title: | School Caretaker- Sandwell |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | West Midlands |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £15 - £17 per hour |
| Reference: | Caretaker- Sandwell_1773401519 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Sonya@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
A busy and well-established school in the Sandwell area is seeking an experienced School Caretaker to join their site team. This role is ideal for a reliable, proactive individual who is confident managing the day-to-day maintenance, security, and upkeep of a school site.This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Important: This position requires a candidate who can start and perform the role immediately. No training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and locking the school premises, including alarm setting and security checks
Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the site
Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are kept clean, safe, and well maintained
Conducting regular health and safety checks and reporting any issues
Managing deliveries and moving equipment or furniture as required
Monitoring contractors working on site
Responding to site emergencies or maintenance issues promptly
Ensuring compliance with school health and safety procedures
Requirements
Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Site Supervisor, or Facilities Assistant within a school environment
Strong understanding of school site maintenance and health & safety procedures
Ability to work independently and manage site responsibilities efficiently
Good practical maintenance and DIY skills
Reliable, punctual, and highly organised
Strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in a school setting
Safeguarding
This role involves working within an education environment and is therefore subject to safeguarding checks.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred.
Candidates without an Enhanced DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check.
Additional Information
Immediate start available
Opportunities available across primary and secondary schools in the Sandwell area
Flexible working patterns may be available depending on the school
If you are an experienced school caretaker looking for your next opportunity in a busy and rewarding environment, we would welcome your application.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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