School Caretaker – Bury St Edmunds Job Title: School Caretaker Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Salary: £23,000 – £26,500 per annum (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible About the School: We are partnering with an outstanding comprehensive school in Bury St Edmunds that requires an efficient and dedicated Caretaker to join their facilities operation. This school values its support staff immensely and provides all the tools, resources, and uniform required to deliver an exemplary service across the school estate. Key Responsibilities: Manage the opening and unlocking procedures in the morning or locking and securing the site in the evening (split-shift pattern). Identify, log, and repair defects across the campus, including fixtures, fittings, doors, and fences. Conduct regular statutory safety compliance tests (Legionella checks, fire door inspections, emergency lighting logs). Work collaboratively with the cleaning team and Premises Manager to ensure cleanliness and waste disposal are handled efficiently. Support whole-school events and adapt flexibly to changing daily priorities. Requirements: Previous background in site caretaking, construction, property maintenance, or corporate facility management. Comfortable reading technical logs or using basic computer systems for logging site maintenance requests. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to handle minor emergency repairs. Exceptional reliability, time management, and a strong work ethic. How to Apply: Please send your up-to-date CV directly to our secondary support staff division. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 hours to discuss an immediate start date.