School Caretaker - HP21
Pay Range: £16.16 - 17.34p/h inc. hol. pay (£28,129 - £30,174p/a on a permanent basis after 13-15 weeks)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
Week 2: 12:00 - 20:00 (alternate weeks)
The Role
PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a well-established education site. Working as part of a small facilities team and reporting into the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
This is a hands-on, varied position requiring flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to site maintenance, security, and health & safety.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required
Key Responsibilities
Security & Site Safety
Opening and securing school buildings and designated areas
Carrying out regular security patrols and identifying risks
Monitoring fire safety equipment and supporting fire drills
Operating alarm systems and CCTV (where applicable)
Liaising with emergency services and security contractors
Providing emergency access to the school site when requiredMaintenance, Cleaning & Health & Safety
General building maintenance, DIY tasks, and minor repairs
Internal and external litter picking to maintain high site standards
Waste management and preparation for collection
Graffiti removal, gutter and drain clearance, and specialist cleaning tasks
Supporting and coordinating cleaning staff
Carrying out routine H&S checks including legionella testing, fire alarms, and emergency lighting
Operating and maintaining heating and lighting systems
Porterage & Events
Moving furniture and equipment across the site
Setting up rooms for assemblies, exams, open evenings, and events
Coordinating deliveries and distributing post and parcels
Improvements & Reactive Works
Responding to faults logged via the school portal
Recording defects and liaising with contractors where required
Completing minor decoration and improvement works
Carrying out small repairs and installations (shelving, notice boards, doors, windows etc.) as agreed with management
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience in building maintenance, DIY, and basic decorating
Knowledge of site security and health & safety procedures
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to use initiative
Good standard of English literacy and numeracy
Basic IT skills
Willingness to undertake training in H&S (e.g. working at height, manual handling, COSHH)
Willingness to undertake First Aid training
Confident using power tools and site equipment
Desirable
Previous experience working within an educational environment
Personal Attributes
Strong customer service approach
Flexible within working hours and able to prioritise workload
Confident lone worker
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Practical, resourceful, and solution-focused
Energetic and able to work without supervision
Strong awareness of personal and others' health & safety
Committed to safeguarding and the ethos of the school
Keen to develop efficient and cost-effective ways of working
To apply - please submit your CV to PPM Recruitment today