A busy and well-maintained secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join its facilities team. This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for someone with practical skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment. About the School The school is recognised for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and vibrant community. The Caretaker plays a vital role in maintaining the smooth running of the school premises, ensuring that staff, students, and visitors have a safe, secure, and well-kept environment. The school values initiative, reliability, and teamwork, offering a supportive workplace where caretakers are highly valued and integral to daily operations. Role Responsibilities As a Caretaker, your responsibilities will include: Maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds. Opening and closing school premises, including monitoring alarms and access points. Conducting routine checks of facilities, reporting maintenance issues, and assisting with minor repairs. Supporting the setup and breakdown for school events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire safety procedures. Coordinating with contractors and suppliers for maintenance work as needed. Keeping inventory of consumables, cleaning materials, and reporting replenishment needs. Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, or premises role is desirable. Practical skills and experience with general maintenance tasks. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices. Reliability, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach. What the School Offers A supportive and professional working environment within a friendly facilities team. Opportunities for training and development in school site management. A valued role with a direct impact on the daily functioning of the school. A positive, inclusive, and well-structured working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Caretaker to join a thriving secondary school in Cambridge and contribute to a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment.