A welcoming primary school in Reading is seeking a proactive, practical, and dependable School Caretaker to manage day-to-day site operations, security, and maintenance on an ongoing, full-time basis starting ASAP.
Job Overview
As School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school campus is safe, secure, warm, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will take hands-on responsibility for site security, routine repairs, health and safety compliance checks, and contractor liaison. This is a permanent, full-time role (split-shift or straight day shift patterns available).
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily morning opening and evening lock-up procedures, setting security alarms and ensuring site perimeter integrity
Carry out routine minor repairs, maintenance, painting, and DIY tasks across internal rooms and external grounds
Conduct scheduled health and safety checks (fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, water temperature testing for legionella, playground equipment checks)
Manage heating, lighting, and boiler systems to maintain optimum learning conditions
Supervise cleaning staff and liaise with external maintenance contractors and trade technicians
Respond to emergency call-outs, severe weather clearance (gritting pathways), and site security incidents
The School & What’s on Offer
Supportive primary school community with a dedicated operations team
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and generous annual leave allowance
Full-time, permanent contract starting ASAP
Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 (depending on experience)
Convenient Reading location with dedicated staff parking on-site
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in general maintenance, caretaking, trades, or facilities upkeep (school setting advantageous)
Practical DIY skills (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical troubleshooting)
Good knowledge of basic Health & Safety at Work practices and COSHH regulations
Physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual handling tasks
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply
Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this permanent Caretaker post in Reading for an immediate start.
£27.5k - £32.5k per annum
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