Job Description
Caretaker
Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a caretaker in the Hull/East Riding area for one of our partner schools. This is a 25 hour per week role and salary Grade 5, Scp 8-13, £18,124 to £19,638 per annum (actual salary)
This role is ideally to start ASAP and for the right person could turn permanent. This is to cover a vacant position. Payment for this position will be prorata to the scale of the role mentioned above. The working pattern of hours can be negotiated at interview stage; however, the role must include either an early start of 6am, a later finish time of 6pm or both under a split shift arrangement.
Some of your duties may include:
Maintenance and Repairs
* Carrying out minor repairs (e.g., fixing doors, windows, furniture).
* Performing routine maintenance of school buildings, fixtures, and fittings.
* Keeping heating, lighting, and plumbing systems functional.
Cleaning and Waste Management
* Ensuring external areas (playgrounds, car parks, paths) are clean and safe.
Managing waste disposal and recycling.
Security
* Opening and locking the school premises (gates, doors, windows).
* Setting and disabling alarms as necessary.
* Responding to security issues or alarm activations (including out-of-hours).
Health and Safety
* Conducting regular health and safety checks (e.g., fire alarms, emergency exits).
* Ensuring pathways are safe during bad weather (e.g., gritting in winter).
This school is located around the Hull, and is most easily accessible via car or public transport. There is a large onsite car park for those candidates who do drive.
This role would be perfect for someone who would like to begin, retain or further develop a career in facilities management. A qualification in Health and Safety would be an advantage, but training can be provided if not currently held.
To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:
* Has experience as a caretaker (desirable)
* Have experience working within schools in the UK (desirable)
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
* CV must cover the full CV History
* Legal right to work in the UK
If you're an experienced or recently qualified Caretaker looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Katie Johnson on /
The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;
* Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
* Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
* Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
* Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities employer