Caretaker

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours - Variable Shift Pattern

Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a reliable and hands on Caretaker to join our facilities team at Newfield & Talbot School supporting a unique school campus comprising both a mainstream school and an SEN school. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll play a key part in maintaining a safe, secure, and well functioning environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Job Description

This is an important role supporting the smooth day to day operation of the school, helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

• Shift 1: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Shift 2: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Shift 3: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Flexibility is essential to cover all shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site, ensuring buildings are secure
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks
• Monitoring and maintaining site safety and cleanliness
• Supporting contractors and overseeing site access where required
• Conducting routine inspections of facilities and reporting issues
• Assisting with room setups and site preparation for school activities and events
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, or facilities management (preferred)
• Practical DIY skills and the ability to carry out minor repairs
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.