School Caretaker - Thriving Secondary Academy in Solihull

Are you a proactive, hands-on maintenance professional ready to ensure site security, safety, and mechanical efficiency within a thriving state secondary school? This could be an exceptional opportunity to join an active campus premises team in Solihull.

• Well-established, community-focused 11 to 18 secondary academy based in Solihull

• School Caretaker to manage daily building security, repairs, and compliance logs

• Full-time, permanent role (Shift-Pattern Framework) | September start

Our client is seeking a professional, reliable, and exceptionally organized School Caretaker to join their active campus premises team from September. This is a full-time, year-round position operating on a rotating shift pattern (early mornings/late evening lockups), ideal for a handy technician or maintenance professional looking for a stable, highly supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will share day-to-day responsibility for the security and smooth physical running of the school estate. Key duties include managing morning unlocking or evening lockup routines, executing first-line reactive fabric repairs (basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting fixes), overseeing assembly and exam setups, and executing routine statutory safety tests (weekly fire alarm drills, emergency lighting checks, and water hygiene temperature logs).

The premises department benefits from a dedicated, well-equipped facility workshop, modern asset tracking software, and a highly collaborative team structure where support staff are heavily valued.

School Information

This vibrant secondary academy in Solihull is known for its warm community atmosphere, outstanding student conduct, and dedication to its support faculty. Senior leaders prioritize balanced workloads, visible administrative support, and an open management track. Staff benefit from fully funded training and certifications (including manual handling, working at heights, and COSHH compliance).

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in school caretaking, building maintenance, or a relevant structural trade discipline

• Strong hands-on competency in general maintenance tasks (DIY, minor plumbing, painting, basic carpentry)

• Clear understanding of basic health and safety parameters, manual handling, and safe chemical storage (COSHH guidelines)

• Basic IT literacy, with the confidence to check email runs and update maintenance tickets on digital dashboards

Application

To be considered for this School Caretaker position starting in September, please forward your CV as soon as possible.