Caretaker

Are you practical, proactive, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Were looking for a dedicated School Caretaker to join our friendly team and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff. This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, DIY, and being an essential part of the school community. Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel between two schools within our Trust will be required. Join a supportive and welcoming environment, where your work really matters and no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities: Daily site inspections and basic maintenance/repairs. Ensuring the site is opened/closed, secured, and safe each day. Supporting with deliveries, contractors, and minor projects. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Responding to day-to-day facilities issues as they arise. Weekly fire alarm testing. Requirements: A reliable and organised individual with a can-do attitude. Practical maintenance or caretaking experience preferred. Someone who takes initiative and enjoys being hands-on. A team player, flexible and ready to help where needed. A full driving licence and access to transport. The ideal candidate would be spending 12 hours a week at the Yealmpton site and 25 hours a week at the Sherford site, hours can be flexible within the needs of the school. The Salary starts at 26,824 and increases by increments to 28,598. The successful candidate would need to be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the role. For informal chat, please phone 01752 252533 and ask for Ryan Finch. Many thanks for your interest. By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-08