School Caretaker — Solihull

Location: Solihull
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 6:00am–2:00pm, Monday–Friday
Salary: £25,550–£26,550 per annum

Role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and practical School Caretaker to help maintain the school site, ensuring it is safe, secure, clean and ready for pupils and staff each day.

Key Duties

• Open and prepare the school each morning.
• Carry out general caretaking, maintenance and safety checks.
• Report repairs and maintenance issues.
• Support heating systems and site facilities.
• Supervise cleaning staff and contractors.
• Maintain cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
• Manage recycling, cleaning supplies and lost property.
• Carry out security and keyholder duties, including alarm response.
• Assist with visitors, contractors, parking and school events.
• Complete post runs and other general duties.
• Provide cover for the Caretaker when required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous caretaking or school experience.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Reliable, punctual and physically fit.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Calm, flexible and professional approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• First Aid qualification.
• D1 licence or MiDAS qualification.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Minibus driving experience.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK

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