Caretaker - Secondary School
Location: Central Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Recruiter: Aspire People Aspire People are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to join a welcoming and well-maintained secondary school in Central Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment. The Role
As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and general upkeep of the school premises. You will work closely with the school's leadership and site team to ensure the building and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Key Responsibilities
* Opening and securing the school premises
* Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
* Ensuring the school site is clean, safe and well maintained
* Monitoring and maintaining the security of the building and grounds
* Completing routine checks and reporting any issues
* Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors
* Supporting with setting up and moving furniture and equipment when required
* Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed
* Responding promptly to maintenance and site-related issues
* Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school site About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a caretaker, premises, maintenance or facilities role
* Experience working within a school or similar environment is desirable
* A practical and hands-on approach to maintenance
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* A reliable, professional and proactive attitude
* The ability to work around staff and students in a busy secondary school environment Safeguarding & Compliance
As this role involves working within a secondary school, the successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant DBS and safeguarding checks. Candidates with a DBS registered already on the Update Service are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants will also be required to provide suitable references covering their recent employment history, ideally covering the last few years, as part of our compliance process. Why Apply?
* Full-time, Monday to Friday hours
* 8:00am - 4:00pm working pattern
* Central Manchester location
* Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment
* Ongoing support from Aspire People
* Competitive rates of pay Apply today!
Aspire People are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate compliance and safeguarding checks. If you are an experienced caretaker looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Central Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Recruiter: Aspire People Aspire People are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to join a welcoming and well-maintained secondary school in Central Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment. The Role
As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and general upkeep of the school premises. You will work closely with the school's leadership and site team to ensure the building and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Key Responsibilities
* Opening and securing the school premises
* Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
* Ensuring the school site is clean, safe and well maintained
* Monitoring and maintaining the security of the building and grounds
* Completing routine checks and reporting any issues
* Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors
* Supporting with setting up and moving furniture and equipment when required
* Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed
* Responding promptly to maintenance and site-related issues
* Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school site About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a caretaker, premises, maintenance or facilities role
* Experience working within a school or similar environment is desirable
* A practical and hands-on approach to maintenance
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* A reliable, professional and proactive attitude
* The ability to work around staff and students in a busy secondary school environment Safeguarding & Compliance
As this role involves working within a secondary school, the successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant DBS and safeguarding checks. Candidates with a DBS registered already on the Update Service are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants will also be required to provide suitable references covering their recent employment history, ideally covering the last few years, as part of our compliance process. Why Apply?
* Full-time, Monday to Friday hours
* 8:00am - 4:00pm working pattern
* Central Manchester location
* Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment
* Ongoing support from Aspire People
* Competitive rates of pay Apply today!
Aspire People are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate compliance and safeguarding checks. If you are an experienced caretaker looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
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