School Caretaker Job Vacancy in Sutton Coldfield Contract Full Time Temporary NEW

School Caretaker

Location: Sutton Coldfield
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (until October 2026)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and proactive School Caretaker to join a busy school in Sutton Coldfield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical maintenance experience who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

As the School Caretaker, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring the buildings and grounds are well maintained, compliant with health and safety standards, and fully operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the security, safety, and overall upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general handyman duties.
• Ensure the premises remain clean, safe, and presentable for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections, reporting and addressing any issues as required.
• Liaise with external contractors and oversee maintenance work carried out on site.
• Set up classrooms, halls, and other facilities for school events, meetings, and activities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption to the school day.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, site management, or maintenance role.
• Good practical skills with the ability to carry out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• A sound understanding of health and safety procedures and best practices.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage your workload effectively.
• A reliable, organised, and proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate
• Availability to start as soon as possible.

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

Teem Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.