School Caretaker
📍 Location: Alfreton, Derby
🕗 Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
💰 Pay: £13.50 per hour
Blue Arrow Derby are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hands-on Caretaker to join a fantastic school in Derby! If you're someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, loves variety and is ready to get stuck in, we want to hear from you!
🔧 What you'll be doing:
🛠️ General site maintenance, minor repairs and basic DIY
🚪 Opening and locking the site daily
🧼 Cleaning classrooms, dining areas, changing rooms and hallways to a high standard
🧽 Litter picking and keeping outdoor areas tidy (grassed and artificial)
🪑 Setting up and putting away furniture for lessons and events
📦 Recording deliveries and maintaining stock levels of supplies
🧯 Fire warden duties including evacuating vulnerable individuals when needed
🗂️ Supporting lunchtime service and helping to clean up afterwards
👷♂️ Assisting external contractors and managing maintenance works
📋 Carrying out compliance checks and logging findings
✅ What we're looking for:
Previous caretaker, janitor, handyperson or site supervisor experience is helpful (but not essential)
Enhanced Child DBS dated within the last 12 months (or willingness to obtain - we can help!)
Able to lift and carry furniture and equipment
Confident communicator with a can-do attitude
Able to work independently and manage your time effectively
Familiar with cleaning products, equipment and safe practices
💙 Why Blue Arrow?
📲 Weekly pay straight to your account
🧾 Access to our app and online portal
📞 24/7 support from dedicated consultants
🌟 "Superstar of the Month" recognition scheme
🧓 Auto-enrolment into pension scheme
👇 What next?
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in a school setting, hit apply now and we'll be in touch.
Applications are responded to within 48 hours!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people