School Caretaker

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 449518
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 29/10/2026
  • JobType iconEmployment Type: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconrate: £14 - £15 Per hour
  • domain iconIndustry: Public Sector
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

Location: Brigend
Hours: Full time. 5.15 am - 1.15 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.14 per hour

Contract: Temporary

Are you a hands-on individual who enjoys maintenance work and takes pride in keeping buildings safe, secure and well-presented? We are recruiting a dedicated School Caretaker on behalf of our client.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and presentation of the school premises. You will play an important role in ensuring the site is safe, compliant and operating efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Opening and closing the school site
  • Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Ensuring the school grounds are clean, tidy and well-maintained
  • Conducting health and safety checks such as legionella, fire alarm testing etc
  • Monitoring contractors whilst on site
  • Setting up rooms for meetings, events and school activities
  • Reporting maintenance issues and larger repairs

About You

The successful candidate will:

  • Have previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site management experience
  • Be practical and confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
  • Have a good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
  • Be organised, reliable and able to work independently
  • Possess good communication skills and a positive approach
  • Be flexible to support the needs of the school

Additional Information

  • Weekly pay (PAYE)
  • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Manpower covers the cost of the DBS.
  • The role offers an immediate start date subject to the above.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.