School Caretaker
Location: Pontefract
Pay rate: Around £12.71 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary until August
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands‑on Caretaker to join a busy school in Pontefract. This is a key role in ensuring the school site remains safe, secure, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
About the role:
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Monday - Friday: Between hours of 6 AM and 5 PM.
Around £12.71 Per hour
Weekly pay
Key Responsibilities:
Opening and closing the school site
General maintenance and basic repairs
Health & safety checks across the premises
Setting up rooms for events and school activities
Monitoring the security of the site and responding to emergencies
Liaising with contractors where required
Ensuring outdoor areas and buildings are kept safe and presentable
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous caretaking, maintenance, or site management experience (school experience desirable)
Be practical, proactive, and reliable
Understand health & safety requirements in a school environment
Be flexible and happy to work split shifts
Must have an Enhanced DBS check