Post: Caretaker / Site Operative Responsible to: Facilities Manager Salary: Grade 5 point 9 – 17 (£27,254 - £31,022) Contract/Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Full Time Hours of Work: 37 hours per week over a fortnightly shift pattern: Shift 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm Shift 2: 1:30pm – 9:30pm Some weekend working and flexibility will be required. PURPOPSE OF POST Site and building security Cleanliness and good order of premises and grounds Compliance with health and safety requirements Maintenance and repairs as necessary Porterage of school deliveries The following outline gives a range of duties and responsibilities which reflect the position: General Upkeep of general care of the school Storing and arranging removal of waste Ensure litter bins are regularly emptied General maintenance and minor repair work General porterage duties and moving of furniture Checking damage/security daily on arrival at the premises Lettings as required – opening, closing and general duties Preparation of halls for functions as required Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc. as required Receive and check goods and supplies and deliver to appropriate place for storage Ensure clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes Carry out routine testing and recording to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and environmental standards Report building, furniture, fittings and equipment defects to the Facilities Manager Inspect, test and maintain swimming pool water and plant Any other work deemed appropriate by the Facilities Manager Security Open and close the school, unlocking and locking appropriate gates, doors, windows and buildings for the purpose of school use Activate and deactivate school alarm systems Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours intruder alarm activation Register as main key holder and be the point of contact in an emergency call out situation Allow access to builders/contractors working on site during holiday or weekend periods Check the proper operation and function of all alarms, emergency exits and entrances and ensure that fire-fighting equipment is in place External Maintenance Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas and empty litter bins as necessary Clean and clear drains and gullies and ensure effective and healthy operation Inspect outside fabric of school and report/repair defects as appropriate Check roofs for debris, moss growth, etc. Inspect gates, fences, lights, etc. and report/repair defects as necessary Remove or obscure graffiti as instructed Keep hard surfaces free of moss and weeds Make safe any hazards and ensure that area is cordoned off Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure safety of students, parents, staff and visitors Heating, Lighting and Water Switch off all lights and appropriate electrical sockets Read and record gas, water and electric meters Monitor and set heating system controls and boilers Be aware of the location of all stopcocks and utilities isolation valves Ensure boiler plant rooms are clean and free of flammable material Assist with energy conservation within the premises to ensure good practices are adopted at all times Minibus/Van Carry out weekly inspections of school vehicles Facilitate maintenance/repairs Ensure fuel levels are maintained Ensure vehicles are kept clean inside and out Standards and quality assurance Support the aims and ethos of the school Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance Attend team and staff meetings Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head teacher Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Closing Date Monday 02nd February 2026 Interviews w/c 09th February 2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received. Start Date As soon as possible Visits to School For further information, please contact the school either by email info@ald.merciantrust.org.uk or by telephoning on 01922 743988 ex 2224 Applying Apply via The Mercian Trust portal The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.