School Caretaker

West Bromwich

£12.71+ per hour (negotiable dependant on experience)

Monday–Thursday:

• 6:00am–10:00am and 2:00pm–6:00pm, or
• 10:00am–6:00pm

Friday:

• 6:00am–10:00am and 2:00pm–4:30pm, or
• 10:00am–4:30pm

Temp

Info:

MET Recruitment are currently recruiting for a school caretaker to join a welcoming school environment on a temp basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable, practical, and hands on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

Job responsibilities (not limited to):

• Opening and locking the school premises
• Setting and disarming security alarms
• Carrying out daily security and safety checks
• Checking doors, windows, gates and access points
• General upkeep and maintenance of the school buildings
• Carrying out minor repairs and basic DIY
• Changing light bulbs and replacing basic fixtures
• Checking heating, lighting and water systems
• Reporting faults and maintenance issues
• Keeping corridors, classrooms and communal areas safe and tidy
• Maintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor areas
• Basic gardening and grounds maintenance
• Litter picking and emptying outdoor bins
• Setting up and clearing away rooms for meetings, events and activities
• Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries around the school
• Receiving and assisting with deliveries
• Liaising with contractors and supervising site visitors
• Ensuring contractors sign in and follow site procedures
• Monitoring the condition of school facilities
• Supporting health and safety checks
• Checking fire doors, fire exits and emergency routes are clear
• Assisting with fire drills and emergency procedures
• Checking first aid and safety equipment where required
• Dealing with minor emergencies and reporting incidents
• Keeping records of maintenance, inspections and issues
• Ensuring the site is clean, secure and ready for pupils and staff
• Supporting the school during adverse weather, such as snow or icy conditions
• Reporting any safeguarding or security concerns to the appropriate member of staff
• Working with the school leadership team to ensure the premises remain safe and operational
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required by the school

Job role requirements:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or similar role is essential.
• Practical and hands-on approach with the ability to carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner when dealing with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.
• Able to carry out physical tasks, including moving furniture and equipment when required.
• Flexible and willing to support the school with a range of day-to-day site duties.
• A valid DBS is mandatory for this position. Your DBS must have been issued within the last 3 years.
• Please do not apply if you do not currently hold a DBS dated within the last 3 years, as this is an essential requirement for the role.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements above, please contact Tegan Young at tegan.young@metrecruitment.com to express your interest or submit your application.

Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 2–5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please ensure you meet the essential requirements, particularly the DBS requirement, before applying.