Job Vacancy: School Caretaker Location: Birmingham Organisation: Monarch Education Are you reliable, proactive, and committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment? Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to join a vibrant school in Birmingham. About the Role: As a School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and safety of the school premises. Your responsibilities will include opening and closing the school daily, carrying out general maintenance and upkeep, handling manual tasks such as moving furniture, and ensuring the security of the building. You will also conduct regular health and safety checks, manage deliveries and liaise with suppliers, and assist with event setup and takedown. Shift Pattern: This role involves split shifts, Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Morning shift) & 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Afternoon/Evening shift) Key Responsibilities: Opening and closing the school premises daily Performing routine maintenance and ensuring the building is well-maintained Manual handling tasks, including moving furniture and equipment Ensuring the safety and security of the school at all times Conducting health and safety inspections and maintaining due diligence Managing deliveries and liaising with suppliers effectively Setting up and taking down equipment for school events and activities Candidate Requirements: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) Right to work in the UK Understanding in COSHH & Manual Handling Relevant experience in facilities management, maintenance, or caretaking roles Strong practical skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills and a proactive attitude What We Offer: Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development! A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200 Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts Competitive daily rates To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. APPLY NOW! Submit your CV